Polling, public perception and the peoples court.
Are politicians interested in popularity because they
want to help their constituents? Was Jesus really interested
in the public perception? "And it came to pass, as he was
alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them,
saying, Whom say the people that I am?" Luke 9:18
How we see ourselves. - Identity
Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise:
why shouldest thou destroy thyself? Ecclesiastes 7:16
Because of the kindness that God has shown me, I ask you not
to think of yourselves more highly than you should. Instead,
your thoughts should lead you to use good judgment based on
what God has given each of you as believers. Romans 12:3
And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves
before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is
highly esteemed among men is abomination
in the sight of God. Luke 16:15
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;
but the LORD weigheth the spirits Proverbs 16:2
For not he that commendeth himself is approved,
but whom the Lord commendeth. 2 Corinthians 10:18
How we see others. - Comparative studies
For example, two men come to your worship service. One man is
wearing gold rings and fine clothes; the other man, who is poor,
is wearing shabby clothes. Suppose you give special attention
to the man wearing fine clothes and say to him, "Please have a
seat." But you say to the poor man, "Stand over there," or "Sit
on the floor at my feet." Aren't you discriminating against
people and using a corrupt standard to make judgments? James 2:2
How others see us. - The Peoples Court?
But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance,
or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him:
for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on
the outward appearance, but the LORD
looketh on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7
Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy
come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge,
and by him actions are weighed. 1 Samuel 2:3
The Final Verdict
For God shall bring every work into judgment,
with every secret thing, whether it be good,
or whether it be evil. Ecclesiastes 12:14
PS: I will miss my friend Mrs Doubtfire
"Help is on the way dear!"
