May 31, 2018
Acts 25:1-7 The Message (MSG)
As Christians, our reputation as law-abiding, peace-promoting, and honest-living people matters; we are to reflect our Master’s integrity and love.
In our lesson today, Paul’s reputation is under attack, but he knows he is innocent of the charges the high priests are trying to bring against him. He has done nothing to harm the Jewish religion, the Temple, nor Caesar’s empire. Paul’s conscience is clear and his reputation as one who walks with God stands. He is not bowing down to the accusations of others. He knows if he were guilty of these things, the Spirit would convict him.
Sometimes we may be tempted to think how we live our lives does not matter to God, but those are lies the enemy tries to get us to believe. Cast down the temptation to compromise and seek to reflect the reputation of God. The Spirit will guide you.