MAKE THEM LOOK GOOD

I once read comments of a leader of young women about the need to learn to submit in everyday associations in preparation for the marriage relationship. As she pointed out, the Bible tells us to submit to one another (Ephesians 5:21). The Bible also tells us that a purpose of the Body of Christ, the church, is to build each other up (Ephesians 4:15-16). Galatians 6:1-10, among other things, tells us to look after one another.

I have often told people in churches I have pastored that it is their job to make their fellow church member look good. It is the preacher's job to make the minister of music and the custodian look good. That does not preclude the pastor pointing out in private music that does not go along with the sermon topic or dirty spots on the carpet that need attention. But if there are songs he wants sung, he can tell his fellow minister. If there is trash on the floor, he can bend over and pick it up. If the sound cords need to be neatly coiled, anyone can do that, even if the custodian or the minister of music gets credit for the orderliness of the stage area when he did not actually order it.

Ultimately we want Jesus to look good. To show Him off, we do not always have to do stuff for others, sometimes we need to do things with others; come along side them and share their burdens (for the glory of Christ) ...even if they are not members of our church.