The difference
27 December 2009

These days it’s impossible to testify of the Lord Jesus’ resurrection only through words. The world wants more than long speeches, more than emotional rituals. The world wants proof of His resurrection. And to prove that He is alive, we need a life of quality and a character unlike any other.

It’s not only about having testimonies of miracles we received, but behaving in a way that is beyond reproach—first at home, and then everywhere else. Unfortunately, many “Christians” behave well among friends and strangers, but around their family, they act out their old nature. Others are “holy” when they talk about the Word of God, but when it comes to doing business with brothers in faith, it’s dog-eat-dog. They are selfish, mean, stingy, cunning, and so on.

God is Just. His throne is based upon justice. “Woe to him who causes one of My little ones to stumble!” says the Lord.

We know that perfection is almost impossible. But we should behave, as much as possible, according to our belief. After all, if our character does not testify of the Lord Jesus, what’s the point of speaking about Him?

Bishop Macedo