As Christians, we’re supposed to be in the world but not of the world. That means we shouldn’t hide our light nor put it out completely! Our light is Jesus Christ. There are many people in the world who will hate you unless you celebrate their sins. This leads many Christians to behave as though they must make accept evil as good in order to be kind. We are called to make friends in the world, but not to make friends WITH the world. Sin is still sin. Jesus spent time with the sorts of people that the religious elite of His day would have never dreamed of befriending. But Jesus never compromised the truth of what God says is right and wrong. Light hurts the eyes of those in darkness, and there is a way to be kind and gentle with your light, but the right answer is never to turn off your light and dwell in darkness with those who are lost. Be in the world but not of the world.
Bible Verses:
- Romans 12:2 | Do not conform to the world.
- 1 John 2:15-17 | Do not love the world or the things in it.
- John 17:14-16 | We are not of the world, just as Jesus is not of the world.
- James 4:4 | Friendship with the world is enmity with God.
- Philippians 3:20 | Our citizenship is in heaven.
- 2 Corinthians 6:17 | Be separate from the world.
Family Time Questions:
- How can we live in the world but not be of the world?
- Why is it important not to conform to the things of the world?
- How can we keep our focus on heavenly things, even while we’re living in the world?
- Can you think of a time when you had to stand up for your beliefs, even when it was unpopular?
Prayer:
“Dear God, thank you for setting us apart and calling us to live according to your ways. Please give me the strength to not conform to the patterns of this world, but to live out your truth. Help me to focus on heavenly things, even while I live in the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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