Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Proverbs 3:4

I think you’ll agree with me that there are those outside the faith who would love to see you “fall” spiritually. They would take glee in your downfall. On the other hand, you will meet those who, again outside the faith, respect what you do and want to see you succeed.

One man I know was like that for me. He joked with me about my faith but when he heard about how I had messed up once, he chastised me because he didn’t want me to become like him and even said so.

How are you viewed in the Eyes of the World? I know that our aim should be to please God, but what about those around you? Do they respect you and your faith? Or do people see you as harsh and unloving? There will be those who mock us, but that’s fine. They’re supposed to do that! Just don’t give them a needless opportunity to mock you.

Pray that God will open your eyes to those blind spots in your walk with Christ. Ask someone you trust about your blind spots (don’t think that you don’t have them; we all do), and be ready for their response.