Sinclair B. Ferguson

And yet the sad thing is we ourselves may not be aware of the fault.

And yet the sad thing is we ourselves may not be aware of the fault.

We don't have any idea of the atmosphere that we leave behind us or that it isn't the aroma of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We don't have any idea of the atmosphere that we leave behind us or that it isn't the aroma of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We're a bit like people who get into an elevator in an office building, smartly dressed and well-groomed.

We're a bit like people who get into an elevator in an office building, smartly dressed and well-groomed.

But after a few seconds, everybody's noses tells them that they've been outside smoking.

But after a few seconds, everybody's noses tells them that they've been outside smoking.

Every breath they take, every breath they breathe out, tells us something they don't notice about themselves.

Every breath they take, every breath they breathe out, tells us something they don't notice about themselves.

And the odor isn't attractive.

And the odor isn't attractive.

In fact, perhaps it repels rather than attracts.

In fact, perhaps it repels rather than attracts.

and perhaps you've noticed a spiritual equivalent.

and perhaps you've noticed a spiritual equivalent.

So, here's something to think about today, just as we talk about this.

So, here's something to think about today, just as we talk about this.

Maybe even thinking about that will draw something to your attention.

Maybe even thinking about that will draw something to your attention.