Romans 2:21 you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?

The people who were going out to teach others were given a stark warning here in the book of Romans; one we need to remember always.

If we are going to go out and tell others about God, about what they should do and should not do, then we have to act like the type of person we are talking about!

We cannot take all our worldly ways with us and preach the Gospel, telling people to turn from their worldly ways…

Be a disciple. Be different. Take out God’s word and invite people in to share it with you.

Psalm 50:17 You hate my instruction and cast my words behind you.

Admit it, you don’t like being told when you do things wrong, even if it comes from God!

None of us like to have to admit to our faults, but unless we are willing to do so before God, then we are never going to draw close to Him.

The longer we reject the things God tell us, the more we walk away from Him and the more we are seen as rebellious and not as followers of God.

Admit things to God and allow people to see you have turned away from the things of the world and toward Him once again.

Proverbs 15:32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.

For all those people who constantly disregard any disciple or instructions, to you I ask, who are you actually affecting the most?

It certainly is not the people who try to constantly tell you what you are doing wrong – they will get bored of telling you and you will still be doing it wrong!

If you do have any love, then start loving yourself and listening to those around who are trying to help – yes it may not sound nice, but they may well be your hope!