Converts Are Watching

Early in Max Lucado’s life he realized he had an alcohol problem so he finally in time gave up drinking altogether. He was asked to write down the reasons why he now abstains. He wrote these words, "First it affects my body.  Second, it lowers my standards. I’ve never heard anyone say, 'a beer makes me feel more Christ-like.' Third, it diminishes my influence.”  He then told the following story. “Several years ago, I was on a trip and I ended up playing golf by myself that day. When the girl came riding around in a cart and asked if I wanted something to drink I thought in my mind what harm could it cause, so I ordered a beer. She said as she handed it to me, 'Hey, aren't you the guy who writes all these Christian books?' Max Lucado said, 'that did it— that made my decision— no more alcohol.'" The noted author was surprised when he realized that someone knew him but more than that, they were watching. However, the truth of the matter is, there is always someone watching.  This is especially true of young converts who have given their lives to Christ.  They eagerly search for someone to show them the way.  Benjamin Jacob, the Baptist layman who helped to transform Sunday school into a worldwide movement, spoke of teaching as leading others by example and stated, Children--converts may or may not study their Bibles as diligently as desired, but they will study the lives of the adults they meet in the church.  Senabaugh, author of The Small Church School contended that religion is caught more than taught. If this be true and it is, we must be intentional in our attempt at making disciples.  We must teach young converts the right things and the right way, but most of all we show them; because whether we realize it or not, they are always watching.