“It does not dishonor others...” -1 Corinthians 13:5
The Christian is so satisfied in God’s love for her that she does not need to find her sense of self-worth from others. When we diss people, talk behind their backs, or damage the reputations of others, we’re doing so to build up our sense of self-worth. They think, “At least I’m better than this person because...” You can fill in the blank.
And that cycle of sin continues because when we dishonor someone, they get hurt and start to feel insecure and start to question their sense of self-worth so they start damaging other people’s reputation to feel better. It’s a vicious cycle and as a youth leader, I’ve seen it so many times. It’s heartbreaking.
You can break that cycle and the only way you can do it is to first receive God’s love and second, to channel God’s love toward others. When you receive God’s love you feel completely satisfied despite your flaws and shortcomings. Your blemishes don’t scare you or make you insecure anymore because you know you are fully loved by the God of the universe! And we stop feeling insecure, that is when you can channel God’s love toward others. Your desire is to build people up because you’re no longer comparing yourself to them to fulfill your sense of self-worth. You know and believe you are already worthy in God’s sight.
Have you received God’s love? Have you accepted God’s love? Are you channeling His love toward others?
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