GOD AND MEN

Acts 24:16 (NKJV) 16 ... always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.
    Character is a double edged sword, it either gives credit to who we are both external and internally, or it destroys the integrity of the person we were meant to be. Who is in charge of my character, I am so glad you asked?
    The person we are is expressed in the character that everyone sees and experiences. What others think about us and draw conclusions of, is based on who or what they see in us. Are you hot headed, that is expressed in your countenance, are you greedy, that is seen in daly living, are you gentle, that is observed as well. The person we are is seen, and it is not too difficult to determine by casual observation what the desire of our heart is.
    When we are in difficulties, the character inside reveals itself, the struggles within come to the surface, and almost everyone is aware something is not right. Jesus says, what is in the heart comes out, Mark 7:20, the  person we are will come to the surface and others will see.
     To maintain a right relationship with our Heavenly Father we must first have a relationship, we must be connected to the source of healing and forgiveness. We must then maintain that relationship through daily communion with our Lord that all the hidden things of the heart may be revealed. When we allow God to check who we are, then what we are becomes like Him, 1 John 2:6, our walk is like His walk, our talk is like His talk. Are you striving for a conscience without offense, then you are seeking God's will.
Heavenly Father, help me to be like You, I want my life to be lost in Yours that others may see You. May all I say be first drawn through You, that no contamination be found in me. Let all I do be as You direct, for Your Glory and Your Honor. Amen