Camouflaged Christians?

https://odb.org/2024/08/27/look-more-like-jesus

John 17:14-17 NIV:

14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. 17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

Once we accept Christ, we are no longer part of the world as we are now destined for eternal life. A life to be lived in the presence and will of God. Our spirits who were dead because of the original sin of man have been made alive again, and we may now have direct communion with God the Father. All of this is made possible by the redeeming blood of Christ. Thus, from sons and daughters of Adam, we are now children of God in Christ Jesus. Amen! Hallelujah!

Notwithstanding our changed status in the spirit, we are still in the world. Physically, we are still where we were before and will be until our dying day. Except that we now have a special mission to serve God and fulfil His plans and purposes for our lives. To strive for His Kingdom’s sake, in whatever ways we can. Do we stand out like a peacock, or should we be in camouflage like the grey owl? Do we blend in, or should we be different from others?

Jesus taught before that we are the light of the world, and a lamp should not be hidden but be placed on a lampstand to give light to all:

Matthew 5:14-16 NKJV:

14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill can not be hidden. 15 Nor do they slight a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Thus, it is debatable that, as believers, we should be camouflaged Christians. In fact, we should look, behave, and act like followers of Christ, demonstrating God’s love and will on this earth, having attitudes, and actions that do not conform to the pattern of this world. We should not stand out like sore thumbs but stand out we should as people of God so that His name may be glorified and His glory may be manifested throughout the whole earth. Not as sore thumbs or proud peacocks, but as the salt and light of the world. Indeed, let your light shine forth before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven!