Each of treasure different things. And what we treasure ought to be worth treasuring. Does that make sense.
Our values might be all over the place and even depict a variety of traits, and it is worth stopping to make sure that what you treasure and what you show others that is important leads them and you to higher ground.
I mean don’t pull people down or to lower standards. Don’t lead people to make rotten decisions that will hurt their future or make them and you think less of themselves than God thinks of them.
That is why I take some time, really a point of person privilege to let you a couple things that I greatly treasure. If you know me, I hope you know that both of the following things are important to me.
Proverbs 3:3 NLT
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.
Loyalty. That is a big deal and a great trait. For a soldier or an employee it is important to be loyal to the leader. And we should we loyal to God who has done so much for us.
I see loyalty in the partners that we serve with. When we have shared mission and passion, we will make a stronger difference in the lives of the people we serve. I value relationship and friendship, and the trait of loyalty builds great relationships.
Kindness. This one might be even more important. I want to always ere on the side of kindness and grace. Remember that old saying, “treat others the way you want to be treated,” and make sure that you are always kind to the people you encounter.
I heard about a sign put in a prominent place in a certain school that had gone through lots of difficulties and in a tough neighborhood. The sign was made by a bright, young teenager seeking to make a difference. The sign read, “ when you can, be kind, and you always can be kind.”
Loyalty and kindness are two traits that I pray our church makes a priority, and I will always seek to make sure they are found in my life.
What traits do you treasure?
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