Sermon: Displaying a Good Conscience: Politeness
#1844
Martin G. Collins
Given 01-Nov-25; 61 minutes
This message proclaims that true politeness is not mere social formality but a sacred expression of Christian virtue. Genuine courtesy flows from a Christlike virtue, rooted in love, humility, patience, and integrity, standing as a living testimony of faith. Drawing on Scripture, from I Peter, Ephesians, Colossians, Proverbs, and James, the speaker teaching that civility and respect are spiritual duties which reflects on God's wisdom and peace. As society sadly drifts toward rudeness and self- interest , God's chosen saints are summoned to restore kindness and honor through righteous daily contact. The family is the training ground for moral refinement, where parents model respect, children learn empathy and ordinary manners such as gratitude, attentiveness, and patience become acts of Christian love. Men and women alike are urged to embody godliness in their relationships" the gentleman through integrity, self-control, and justice; the virtuous woman through gentleness , dignity, and strength. Patience undergirds everything, transforming trials into spiritual maturity. Ultimately, this message declares that good manners constitute visible, grace in action, revealing the peace of Christ within, shining as a quiet yet powerful witness to the world.
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