What's so different about being a Christian?
I call myself a Christian. And I know that means I am supposed to be different, called out, set apart you know? But the truth is sometimes I don't feel so different. I walk like everyone else, talk like them, even dress like them. I go to the same places and do the same things. And I wonder, is that wrong? Should I be different just for the sake of being different? But I am supposed to be different right? So what does that look like?
posted by Jason Pagel at 2:12 PM
3 Comments:
i feel like that everyday! when jason asked us what is so different about being a christian.. it really made me think. ive never actually thought about it because it is something that ive been taught and grown up being since i was little. i never have thought that i was different from everyone else at my school, my friends, etc. then i began to think about how i do set myself apart from others who are non-christians, and that, also, was difficult for me to think about and draw a conclusion to. but it definetly has been some food for thought for me and has draw curiousity for me.
Well, i feel alot like Jason does! When Jason asked us this question a few weeks ago I had to think for a little bit, beause sometimes i feel like i alot like the people who aren't christians beacause we all dress alike and go to the same places to hangout. but if i really think about it us christians are the ones who treat each other with respect and are truthful! we also are the people who can teach other people how good it feels to be a christian!
but on the other hand we can't completely separate ourselves from non-christians because in order for someone to listen to your testimony or be affected by seeing jesus in you, they have to feel that you love and accept them for who they are and don't look down on them with a "holier than thou" attitude. but i agree with jason that we are in fact called to be different. i think ths is a different scripture than the one he read, i'm not sure, but it made me think of this one from romans 12:
"do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. then you will be able to test and approve what god's will is- his good, pleasing and perfect will."
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