perceptions are reality, not with God!

So I know I say this a lot, perception is reality. I hope this point gets accross, that when you look or act a certain way people perceive you that way. I'll give you a great example. When I first started doing things in the ministry I was 17 and I was working with the young boys at our home church. I did what was called RA's and had a group of about 15 boys grades 1-5. One night they were all really wild, I took them outside and we played some games and we had a new family show up for church. It was a Wednesday night and they showed up a little after our childrens' programs had started. It was almost time for us to go inside so I was rounding up the kids, who were mostly playing football. One more play, one more play, I heard the kids say this about 4 different times so I got a little aggravated. I walked over to them and took the football and told them to line up right now! They did, but right then is when this new family walked up. Our Pastor's wife brought them over to introduce me to them and their son who was in 2nd grade. He started crying and sobbbing and pulling away from his mother. He absolutely was not going to stay in our class that night. I found out later, as the family joined the church and he became a regular in our ministry why. The Pastor's wife had introduced me as the "main teacher", about that time I was ripping the ball from a kid and telling them to line up to go inside right now! The young boy thought she said, "mean teacher" and that coupled with my actions sent him into a panic.
Titus 2:7 “Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity”
If we are going to be a model of good works, full of integrity and dignity we have to make sure our actions at all times match those words. If we slip, even for one moment, someone is going to see it and cash in on it. It will become their perception in that moment.
So make sure your walk and your talk match with God's word and His will for your life. Once you master that, your perception will be godly in the eyes of others.
Thanks for reading and have a wonderful weekend!