Its A Mind Thing

It used to be a time when you would be able to tell the difference between an ordinary Christian and an unbeliever. You still should be able to tell in this current day! Can you really tell? Sometimes yes, sometimes no.

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Romans 12:2

We have to stand out from what the world views as a normal person. We are anointed by God. Whether you just accepted Jesus as your savior or you're the head of the church or anyone else for that matter, you are anointed by god to do the best you can do in that position! In order to do the best you can do, you have to be the best that you can be.

This starts by getting your mind right! You have to loose yourself of the sin that holds you down. Repent and be renewed. You need to have a clean plate to start with and repenting for your sins does this. Now, you have to have a mind fixed on God. Fixed on what would please him. Focused on doing all you can do to live a holy life, which is only living as Jesus lived. Isaiah 26:3 Once you do that, you will receive peace of mind. That peace is a marker and can be seen in your face, speech and actions. This is the beginning of the visible evidence.

The fowl words that come from our mouths make us the same as everyone else. Not to mention them being very demeaning! This includes racial slurs as well. We have got to be better than that! We are different! We are a peculiar people and we need to start acting like it and being an example! 1 Peter 2:9 This includes everything that unbelievers do! If we do everything that the unbelievers do, how can we be told apart? How can we effectively witness to people that need it if we can't even be spotted?

I know, that limits many things. Some will say we can't do this and we can't do that, but look at it like this. When you're picked out from a group and you are that example of positivity, representing Jesus, that soul you've just saved will make it all worth it!

If we are Christians, we represent Christ Jesus. As you go along with your day, just think about some of the things you do. Do you think Jesus would be thrilled? Its a mind thing, get your mind right and the rest will follow.