"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Colossians 3:17
Celebrities endorse products they ostensibly believe in, knowing that the fame of their name will increase sales. Clothing designers fix their names on all sorts of items: waistbands, ballcaps, purses, T shirts, and the toes of socks. Wherever the product is seen, so is the name - so it had better be good, right?
As a Christian, YOU are the product Jesus endorses. Unless you are wearing a cross necklace or sporting a T shirt from the Christian book store, how will others know Jesus is your Designer? By your love!
The logo of the Christian involves God's greatest commandment: Love One Another. We are not always going to get it right. We may lose our temper in traffic, find ourselves sharing gossip or having too much to drink at a company function. When this happens, humble yourself. Ask God to forgive you and clothe you with compassion, patience, kindness and self control, then ask others to forgive you, too. It's important to your witness.
Remember, Jesus is the Celebrity who lends you his holy name. You represent the name by which every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess. Be an upstanding product worthy of that precious name.
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