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)
