Singapore is a tiny
island. It’s so small that one can hardly spot it on the world map. (Try it, if
you don’t already know where Singapore is.) Because it is densely populated,
consideration of others is especially important. A man wrote to his fiancée who
was coming to Singapore for the first time: “Space is limited. Therefore . . .
you must always have that sense of space around you. You should always step
aside to ensure you are not blocking anyone. The key is to be considerate.”
The apostle Paul wrote to
Titus, a young pastor: “Remind the people . . . to be obedient, to be ready to
do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and
always to be gentle toward everyone” (Titus 3:1-2 niv). It has been said, “Our
lives may be the only Bible some people read.” The world knows that Christians
are supposed to be different. If we are cantankerous, self-absorbed, and rude,
what will others think about Christ and the gospel we share?
Being considerate is a
good motto to live by and is possible as we depend on the Lord. And it is one
way to model Christ and demonstrate to the world that Jesus saves and
transforms lives.
Your witness is only as strong as your character.
(RBC)
