Are You Reflecting the Glory of the Lord?

By Michael Purath

Michael also shares this devotion on YouTube 

As the unsaved world grows darker, it’s becoming harder to convince people that God is real and present. There are also many false teachings in our churches—half-truths and outright lies—influencing God's children. When Christians buy into the ways of the world, sins are redefined and approved. And some who teach these false beliefs are simply seeking to justify their own ungodly lifestyles. 

This can be disheartening for believers who try to live God's truth and share it accurately. That’s one reason 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 tells us not to lose heart. Even if people don’t want to hear the truth, we must continue sharing it on the path God has laid out for us.  

When people use slick words to “tickle itching ears,” we cling to the truth of God’s Word.  

“For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.”  2 Timothy 4:3 

The world wants us to live in darkness, but we've escaped that darkness through Christ. Let's make sure that our hearts and words reflect the light of the Savior within us.

“So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image” (2 Corinthians 3:12-18).

Let's not lose heart in the darkness, dear Christians!

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For more on this subject, see Have You Noticed that Certain Sins Are Pampered in the Church? 

Today (8/25/25) Gail has her hip replaced, and we'd appreciate your prayers! ~ Michael 

Michael is my best friend and husband for 55 years. He's a retired Army LTC who has spent the last 30 years doing Christian ministry. And he's one of my heroes. ~ Gail

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