"We, as Christians, are called to be thermostats,
not thermometers."
With God’s help we can be the salt of the world; we can make
a difference and be an example to both believers and non-believers; we can
demonstrate the fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives; we can change the
atmosphere where we find ourselves. It is not hard to be like thermometer.
However as Christians we are called to become like a thermostat and
make a positive difference in community where we are. In our Christian
life, we have to identify ourselves. Are we a thermometer? Or are we a
thermostat? One tells the conditions surrounding it while the other
makes a difference in those conditions in the environment which it is located.
It is hard to become a thermostat and influence the people around you
but it is easy to tell what kind of people are there in
your surrounding and conform to their norm. It is easier to
conform just to be accepted in the society rather than to do what is what right
and influence them. Christians like us are not meant to conform to the world
because God called us to make a difference in the world.
Scripture says: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2)
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1 comment:
Fantastic post! I've heard this analogy before, and it's always so good to be reminded.
Another way I've heard it is that those who are 'thermometers' tend to rise and sink in 'temperature' depending on the crowd around them. They themselves adjust to their surroundings. 'Thermostats' have a control on the surroundings. They are able to 'turn up the heat' so to speak - be a positive influence and really make that difference for the better.
Phenomenal post! Well written! Hope to see more soon!
God Bless you, Sarah!
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