Nobody is excused from being misunderstood by somebody. Perhaps you have been through to it, just recently. We could honestly say that our Christian walk is also misinterpreted though we're trying to live the character of Christ. Did you know the reason behind the misconception of you? Why these people keep on tagging you of such impression despite of trying to change your image? Studying Joshua 22:10-34 made me realize the following key principles:
1. We are misunderstood because of historical accounts involving us.
2. We are misunderstood because of legalistic (self-centered) point of view of others toward our actions.
3. We are misunderstood in our rightful intention that is wrongly communicated to them.
4. We can still leave a good mark, despite being misunderstood.
Acts 22:15 says, “You will be his (Christ) witness to all men of what you have seen and heard”. As followers of Christ, we no longer reflect our own image, but Christ’s. We should carry the name and character of Christ, thus making us his witnesses—who testify to the world the true image of Christ that is upon us. Let's continue living this challenge of being a true witness who gives honest testimony (Prov. 12:17) and does not deceive (Prov. 14:5) but saves lives (Prov. 14;25).
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