This was one of the more thought-provoking statuses that came across my Facebook newsfeed this weekend. It came from one of my favorite poets and big inspiration for my poetry, Ezekiel Azonwu.
This
a very profound statement, highlighting the fact that we sometimes make
certain judgements about people based on immediate things we can see.
However, we must be mindful that when anyone is behind a mic (poet,
singer, preacher, speaker, etc.) that we are only experiencing one
aspect of that person.
-1Timothy 5:24-25 says,
I like what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 4:1-4. He says,
"So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s mysteries. 2 Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful. 3 As for me, it matters very little how I might be evaluated by you or by any human authority. I don’t even trust my own judgment on this point. 4 My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide."
-1Timothy 5:24-25 says,
"Remember,
the sins of some people are obvious, leading them to certain judgement.
But there are others whose sins will not be revealed until later. In
the same way, the good deeds of some people are obvious. And the good
deeds done in secret will someday come to light."
To
get a fuller context of this passage, Paul was warning Timothy about
being in a hurry to choose church leaders. As the scriptures highlight,
some sins may be overlooked, but just because we can't see the sins
doesn't mean that the sin is not present.
I
am not suggesting that we closely scrutinize and attempt to magnify a
person's every move and actions, but let us be directed by wisdom and
discernment.
I like what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 4:1-4. He says,
"So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s mysteries. 2 Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful. 3 As for me, it matters very little how I might be evaluated by you or by any human authority. I don’t even trust my own judgment on this point. 4 My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide."
Paul and Apollos were prominent spiritual leaders during their time, but they humbly identified themselves as mere servants for their true Master- God. Paul wasn't concerned about the praise or approval from other people, he wasn't even concerned about his own judgements. Yes, he admitted that his motives were right; however, only God knows a person's heart!
What a great attitude and mindset to have whenever God allows us to use our talents and gifts!
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