Famous and Infamous

February 20, 2022

There are few heroes in our world, and from Biblical studies that seems to

have been the case forever. There are not many Sampson’s, David’s, or

Joseph’s, but there is an abundance of those who demoralize and

demonize. A few seem to be noble and upright; but the majority do not

behave like Paul, Timothy, or Titus. For so long we have exalted

entertainers: movie stars, football players, sports figures, celebrities, and

etc. that we do no longer recognize real people. Virtue and courage are not

looked for nor considered. Money seems to be the criteria when it comes

to evaluating would be examples for ourselves and our children. We no

longer look to the disciples of Christ, church leaders, or ministers because

they are considered weak by the world’s standards. The way the world felt

about Jesus is no different than the way real Christians are viewed today

with the exception of those who know the Word. Those who know the

scriptures are able to discern Godly traits and imitate Biblical

characteristics. They will become heroes as they come to maturity just as

Timothy and Titus came to be like Paul. They followed diligently his life

as well as his instructions. Becoming like Jesus as Paul commanded them

to follow him “as I imitate Christ”. That is how heroes are and that is how

they become something other than selfish. They learn to serve (Philippians

2). They learn to be humble and to serve which is a lifelong process that

you can begin now by looking unto Jesus who is the author and finisher of

our salvation. A good place to start is Hebrews chapter twelve. With the

greatest hero of all time, but you could back up to chapter eleven and meet

the great ones of Old Testament history.

Dr. Kenneth E. Morrison