Keeping it Clean and Smelling Good :)

"Dead flies putrefy the perfumer's ointment, and cause it to give off a foul odor.  So does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor."  Ecclesiastes 10:1
If we are helping others find the Lord and grow in His ways, we need to always be aware of the way our actions and words are being observed by others.  We do not have the freedom to be silly and foolish in our walk with the Lord.  Choosing our words and actions wisely and living lives of honor before the Lord will help us and others take spiritual growth more seriously.  As we rise up the ladder of influence in our spiritual and secular lives, our freedom of doing our "own thing" lessens.  Let's commit to keeping our lives clean of things that can "fly" in our minds and lives that are not of God and to walk with integrity before our Lord. 
Lord, help us to only bring honor to Your name so that we will encourage and not discourage others in their walk toward You.  Keep us clean and smelling good for Your glory alone.  In Jesus' name we commit our hearts, Amen.  Have a blessed day, Church Chicks!