Master the Game: The Christian Brother's Guide to Authentic Influence and Avoiding Deception
📸: @mitchellroyel
Brothers in Christ, welcome to the ultimate guide on how to be a true player in the game of life by embracing authenticity and rejecting deceit. We stand together, not at a mere festival of music, but at an eternal festival of God’s love and the Universe He created for us.
📸: @mitchellroyel
How to Be a True Player
1. Embrace Integrity
Remember these words from Proverbs 10:9, "Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out." To be a true player, you must hold onto your integrity as tightly as you would at the peak of exhilaration on a rollercoaster. Integrity doesn’t just protect you; it propels you forward.
2. Serve with Joy and Love
Mark 10:45 reminds us, "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve." When you approach your interactions with a heart full of love and service, you’ll become a beacon of influence. Picture the impact you would have: like the headliner at a festival, commanding attention and admiration effortlessly.
3. Stand Firm in Faith
1 Corinthians 16:13 urges, "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong." Being a player means holding steadfast in your faith, even when the winds of doubt blow hard, like the gales at the height of a musical crescendo.
4. Be Authentic
Christ said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). To be a player in this Universe means living your life with the same authenticity and truth that Jesus embodied. Authenticity draws people to you like the central buzz of an unforgettable festival.
How Not to Be a Player
1. Avoid Hypocrisy
Matthew 7:5 says, "You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." Hypocrisy is a surefire way to lose respect and influence. Be true to your word; practice what you preach.
2. Reject Deceit
Proverbs 12:22 states, "The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy." Deception erodes the foundation of any relationship. Engage with honesty, as every good player values trust above all else.
3. Don’t Exploit Others
Philippians 2:3 advises, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves." Using others for personal gain diminishes your character and impacts your standing in the eyes of both God and the Universe.
4. Steer Clear of Pride
Proverbs 16:18 warns us, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." Pride blinds us to our faults and limits growth. Stay humble and grounded, akin to the bassist who holds the rhythm; essential yet never overshadowing.
Feel the divine rhythm, dance in God's light, and channel the Universe’s energy to become the player the Christian brotherhood and this world need.
📸: @mitchellroyel