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Admin	How do you smell to others? Posted : 14 Dec, 2010 06:38 AM Hopefully, we all here have the sweet fragrance of Christ flowing from our hearts, spirits and lives as one of God's blessings for those around us. Today's devotion from Charles Stanley's In Touch devotional magazine is a "fragrant reminder" of how we SHOULD smell to others!!! :hearts::hearts::hearts: Love, Steve The Fragrance of Christ Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Read | 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 Have you ever had a negative experience when trying to share the good news of Christ? Some people just don�t want to hear about Jesus. Although your concern is for their eternal life, they may think you are trying to shove your religion down their throats. To help us understand why some people will have such a negative reaction to our faith, the apostle Paul used the analogy of a Roman celebration of victory. In his day, when a general returned to Rome after conquering the enemy, he made a triumphal entry and led a parade through town. He rode in a golden chariot surrounded by his officers and followed by his troops. At the end of the procession were the chained captives. During this pageantry, clouds of incense floated among the participants and the assembled onlookers as pagan priests carried their censors. To the conquerors, this was the sweet aroma of victory. But to the captives, it was the smell of death, because they would soon be killed by wild animals in the arena. In the same way, believers are a sweet fragrance of Christ to one another as we follow in His victory over sin and death. However, to those who don�t know Him as Savior, we are a reminder of the judgment they dread. Although some people will be repulsed by us and our message, we must continue to share our hope with gentleness and grace (1 Pet. 3:15-16). At one time Paul hated Christians, yet he would be the first to affirm that the Lord can reach a hardened heart and change a captive into a victor. Copyright 2010 In Touch Ministries, Inc. All rights reserved. www.intouch.org. In Touch grants permission to print for personal use only. Post Reply
Tulip89 View Profile History	How do you smell to others? Posted : 14 Dec, 2010 07:11 AM I smell of rich mahogany and many leather bound books. Post Reply
View Profile History	How do you smell to others? Posted : 14 Dec, 2010 09:08 AM I smell like my Pacifica Nerola Orange Blossom perfume and a variety of lotions. And I think that my natural pheromones may have a scent too. I Post Reply
View Profile History	How do you smell to others? Posted : 14 Dec, 2010 09:09 AM Hey... It cut my post off where I made the heart. Ah well. It wasn't important. Post Reply
View Profile History	How do you smell to others? Posted : 14 Dec, 2010 02:44 PM To Catholics I smell like a Heretic To Jehovah Witnesses I smell like a Apostate To Mormons, a backsliddin Jack Mormon To Unbelievers I smell like a Religious Fanatic To the Politically Correct I smell Intolerant To the Poor in spirit I smell like Hope To those who know me I smell like horse sweat : ) Post Reply
MargoSolo View Profile History	How do you smell to others? Posted : 14 Dec, 2010 02:55 PM :ROFL: Post Reply
View Profile History	How do you smell to others? Posted : 15 Dec, 2010 05:53 AM :ROFL::ROFL::ROFL: TOO!!! ... and THEN some!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh: Steve Post Reply
View Profile History	How do you smell to others? Posted : 15 Dec, 2010 05:57 AM I smell like hazelnut coffee, chocolate donuts and a banana this morning ... but NOT to worry!!! There's no one around to care 'bout that ... or to RUB MY BACK!!! Yikes, pixy!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh::hearts::hearts::hearts: Steve Post Reply