The Impact of a Godly Character: Leaving a Lasting Legacy

Have you ever wondered what kind of impact your life will have on others? How will people remember you when you are gone? What will your legacy be? These are important questions to ask ourselves, especially as followers of Christ. We are called to be salt and light in the world, to reflect God's glory and grace, and to influence others for good. But sometimes, we may fail to live up to our calling, and instead of being a positive example, we may become a negative one.

Don't Be Like Them! A Tragic Example

In the book of Ezekiel chapter 5, we read about the city of Jerusalem, which was once the pride of God's people, but became corrupted by idolatry, injustice, and rebellion. God sent prophets to warn them of their sins and call them to repentance, but they did not listen. Instead, they mocked and persecuted the messengers of God and continued in their wicked ways. As a result, God withdrew his protection from them, and allowed them to be conquered by their enemies, who destroyed the city and the temple, and took many of the people into exile.

Jerusalem was a bad example to the nations around them. They were supposed to be a light to the Gentiles, showing them the true God and his ways, but they became like the other nations, following false gods and evil practices. They dishonored God's name and brought shame to themselves. They wasted their opportunity and privilege and faced God's judgment.

Wait, there's hope!

There is another example that we can follow, a better one, a perfect one. His name is Jesus. He is the Son of God, who came to earth as a human being, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again from the dead