Be the One
Be the one who is different because you have Christ in you. Be the one who says no to the things of the world. The line is too blurry between Christ followers and the world. We should be light in the darkness. Sometimes light hurts your eyes if you’re used to the dark. You might make people uncomfortable if you’re too different. There’s a difference between loving others and joining in their sin. We can love others without compromising our convictions. If your friend group were to hear from someone that you are a Christ follower, would they be shocked? Or will they say, “Yes, I could tell there was something different about her.” The Bible puts it this way, “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so you can test and approve what the Lord’s Will is.” Romans 12:2