Sometimes, friends nearby will say to me, “Showoff.”
At Gold’s Gym one time, Joe said, “You intimidate people.”
“What are you talking about, Joe”, I asked, confused and astonished.
He said, “You intimidate people. Because you’re gifted.” Come to find out he was referring to my physical fitness appearance.
I told Joe “The only gift I have, is that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.” We both smiled big smiles.
Maybe six years ago, two colleagues and I were in the break area, the two of them discussing their latest diet (Atkins I think it was), and I asked them, “How come no one ever asks me what I do – to lose weight, I mean?”
“You don’t need to worry about it”, was the quick and serious reply.
Know what I said? And I was pissed frustrated with their answer. I said, “I worry about it every single day, that’s why I don’t need to worry about it!!”
You know what? Maybe working harder than others is showing off.
The “guilt” you’ve heard me talk about is really just a humble attempt to say I do not feel guilty. I’ve busted my back trying to make extra-ordinary from ordinary. And it’s been one success after another.
Now, I guess being the Internet’s only “Five-a-Day Blogger” is showing off too?
Jeff,
Whatever happened to the idea of the “Christian work ethic?” I think society as a “general rule” doesn’t understand that concept anymore. That’s not showing off – it’s doing your best because your focus is different than one who isn’t a believer in Jesus.
Like Colossians 3:23 states: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” There’s the Driver – not arrogance or being a show-off.
Keep on keeping on for God!
Bob
What you are will show in what you do. — Thomas Edison
To whom much gas been given, much will be required. – Bible
If your goal isn’t impossible, you’re not reaching high enough. – (guess)
Bob, thanks again for your contribution and insight. You’re correct Bob. I never heard anyone call Jesus a show off. Have you?
Jeff,
No, I can’t remember Jesus ever being calling a show off or overachiever. Like a friend of mine used to say: “When your good at something, it isn’t arrogance, but confidence.” Jesus is the best – that’s ultimate confidence!
Bob