I’m sure we’ve all grown up watching people call each other names, pick on each other , and label each other in immature fashion. And while ignorantly we feel that we are just “poking fun,” you’d be surprised how many people are vigorously tormented in adult-hood by the labels that were given to them as a child.
1. “You’re stupid.”
2. “You’re fat.”
3. “You’re a nerd.”
4. “You’re useless.”
5. “You’re weak.”
For some of you, your parents were the culprits. For others, it was your friends. But regardless of who said it, IT STILL STINGS.
We live in a world that likes to label everything, including our boats. Just recently I saw a boat named “Red Velvet,” and all I could think of were cupcakes, but that’s a different story.
My Point: We are fascinated with labels. Whether you are naming your car, boat, dog, fish, band, church, child or business, the labels we choose are most-likely chosen to get across a message that we wish to convey.
Examples: A dog named “Killer,” or a Church named “New Beginnings.”
In the same sense, the labels we have been given, or are giving people represent much of who we “think” they are. And nine times out of ten, our assumptions are completely wrong. Things like “stupid,” or “fat” are being branded onto people without their consent. Why? because people are treating people as if they are not people.
Our world is so focused on climbing the popularity ladder, we’ve learned to label those around us from day one. It’s what we’ve been taught, and it’s wrong. The sting of a label can create a lifetime of pain.
Application: Since the beginning of time God has known you by name, and you have been labeled “His child.” And until God himself tells you otherwise, labels are nothing but empty words spoken by empty people. Labels Lie.
Galatians 3:26 – For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
Don’t let anyone label you anything contrary that what God has deemed you.
- Jarrid Wilson
Wow. So good Jarrid! Great job!
Wonderful words, thanks Jarrid! As a child, I was teased by other children and called names; I felt the sting of their words and unfortunately carried that wound into adulthood as well. I am a child of the King, God’s daughter. The only person that now can write the dictionary that defines MY life is God.
Wow! this is very true! Thanks for reminding me that I’m a child of God not what society thinks I am! God bless you :)
So true. Just watched a portion of Todd White speaking on this same subject this morning. Why do we allow people to label us? We were not created by them, but by Christ! Our identity never belonged to anyone but Christ so man can’t possibility take that away. The reality of this has can render the Sons and Daughters of the King unshakeable and ready to be love to others who need the same. Keep these coming brother!!!
Amazing!
Thanks guys! Really appreciate your encouragement.
Amen to that! We are what God says we are! And we are His!!
Thanks for the reminder brotha.
I loved POTSC’s Labels Lie Campaign (I have Animal hanging up in my office).
Can never be reminded enough. I love what Larry said at Identity: “You’d punch someone if they talked to you like you talked to yourself.”
@CJ Thanks man. I love how you brought POST into this! Also love that Larry quote. Love you brotha.
No matter what happens in life J.W. Remember even if you don’t feel like it…u know God will equip you so do it. U are vessel being used to spread God’s glory. (^_^)
Through middle school and high school, I carried the label that I was clumsy and bad at sports. I believed it fully.
I went to college and learned that that wasn’t true, and even got invited to walk-on to the basketball team. Here’s the crux of my story-
I was six-feet tall and I could dunk a basketball and I honest-to-God believed I was unathletic just because it was what I’d heard so much. Yes, those labels are a big deal.
Thanks for sharing this.
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