Resolve #2

Resolve: To never belittle myself or my family for the sake of humor.

Recently I have seen that many pastors and public speakers do not hold to this axiom while engaging an audience. Perhaps public speaking makes them nervous, perhaps they do not trust the example they are setting for their listeners, or perhaps they simply want to entertain people and feel self-directed humor is the best way to do so. Regardless of their motivation, I never want to employ such an action in the public arena.

We are called to be witnesses for Jesus and in doing so show people what it looks like to live a redeemed life. Part of this is setting an example that others would want to emulate. This is not an issue of outward self-righteousness, but living out our faith in our daily lives. Why would anyone ever want to follow Jesus if his followers lived self-degraded lives who mock their families? Tearing myself down or ridiculing my family will never inspire anyone to live like I live-which is the last thing I want. Jesus has transformed me and I want to demonstrate that everyone. I want to show them what a true follower of Jesus looks like and I cannot do that if I do not humbly respect myself and outwardly support my family.