Don't Wanna Be Like Mike

"Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil."

Ephesians 5:15-16

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So if you have turned on the television or looked at a paper in the last couple of days, you have no doubtingly seen the story about Michael Phelps. The saddest part of the whole thing is that he was a role model for so many kids. People from all over, regardless of age, admired him and looked up to him. He has, because of a stupid mistake, let so many down. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to pass judgement on him. In fact it has made me ponder the question, am I living in a way that is pleasing to God? Pastor John's sermon this past Sunday dealt with becoming holy. He asked two questions: Do you want to be Holy? and Do you want to live like Christ? I hope the answer is yes. I know it is for me. So let us ask ourselves another question: Are we doing anything that would hurt our witness? If the answer is yes then I challenge you to stop, confess it to God, ask for forgiveness and don't do it anymore.

Further Reading:
1 Peter 1:13-19
Ephesians 5:1-21

Have a great night and see you at Illuminate tomorrow!

Also please be in prayer for Josh, he is not feeling well and his car is giving him a lot of trouble.