Do I choose to do right or do I choose to do wrong? What is right? What is Wrong? Growing up we are taught to do what is right, and not to do what is wrong. At first we are taught what the difference between right and wrong are by our parents. As we mature our morals begin to get challenged, and we begin to discern for ourselves what the difference between right and wrong is. Leaving for college has been an event in my life that has forced me to mature. Right as I arrived here at MC I was faced with some decisions to do either right, or to do wrong. With out my parents here to guide me, I was on my own to decide what to do.
One of the things I was most excited about when leaving for college was that I was going to a place where I was known by no one. All my life I have been watched very closely, partly because my father is a pastor, and because of that, people seem to hold me to a higher standard than other people my age. Do I think that is wrong? No, in I Timothy it speaks about the qualifications of a pastor. In verse 4 of I Timothy it states, " One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity." Believe it or not this puts a lot of stress on me. because what ever I did was reflected back on my father. So my thinking was that if I can get away from where people know me, I can do whatever I want, and I will not have to worry about people watching me. I was wrong.
It occured to me not long after I got here, that it did not matter who my parents were or what their jobs were, I represent Jesus Christ. Forget being held to the standard of your earthly father, no matter where we go, we are always held to the standard of our saviour. He expects way more out of us that our earthly father ever could. Have I failed since I have been here to represent Jesus in the way I should? Of course I have, but this is something I will always continue to work on. So remember where ever you go, you are always held to a higher standard than that of your own.
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You are a good thinker. And I think the environment and atmosphere of MC are suitable for you and your background.
You raise an interesting point. I agree that we should try to do good things to honor God. I don't always do this though. Very thoughtful post.
Thats an awesome way to think about it! I think this is what this blogging assignment is supposed to do, to really get us thinking and to help us understand who we are. I hope you can continue to keep your faith strong! Great blog by the way.
I know exactly where you are coming from. My dad is a pastor and it was always very stressful to hold up such a high standard with everyone looking at you. I also came to MC not knowing but only 3 people and the thought that I didn't have to with hold that standard anymore. But like you said, it's Jesus Christ we represent.
I LOVED your entry! Even if I'm not the son of a pastor, my dad is the creator of heaven and earth :-) But, I tend to forget that.
You're right: It's not about what the people think about us, but what Jesus and our Heavenly Father think about us and our behavior.
As Peter says "We must obey God rather than men!" (Acts 5,29).
Keep on going, man!
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