Influence

This week we will be looking at influence. What and who influences us and how we influence those around us. Most of life is more of a reaction than purposeful actions. We take partial bits of information and come to conclusions that are so off center we have to justify ourselves with accusations and blame. If we are going to understand influence, we need to learn to take a more broad look around us and be willing to see and hear from many sources, rather than a self fulfilling circle of people we surround ourselves with. Ask yourself; What 5 key influences do I allow in my life that I do not even think about? Then ask yourself; What kind of influence am I to those around me? When you look at the life of Jesus, one realizes that influence is a double edge sword. Sometimes it draws people to truth and other times it makes people so angry that they want to kill you. Isn't it funny how 2 people can hear the same sermon 2 different ways. The sad part is that the one who claimed to be close to God is the one that was incited to blind rage.