Not Just Your Reputation

Never give up; you never know until you try.

I heard a sermon recently that addressed how our actions reflect on others.  Many of us came away knowing that we could do much better than we sometimes do.  We don't want to tarnish our reputations, but we certainly don't want to reflect badly on our loved ones. 

Do you care about your reputation?  Members of groups you're affiliated with?  How about that of your friends and family?  As Christians, we ask ourselves whether Jesus would approve of our behavior and if it would reflect badly on the reputation of Christianity.  Non-Christians can consider how their behavior reflects on the reputation of their friends and family members. 

It's not just your reputation on the line when you behave badly.  Think about it.