How Are You Different?

Wisdom for Today

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

How are you different from the world? You should be different in how you talk. You should be different in how you live. You should be different in how you act. But what makes you different from the world? When you speak, how are you different in what you say from how the world talks? How are you different in your actions, when someone says unkind things to you? We see and hear what’s going on in the world, but how are you different? There should be something that says I am not of this world. But what could that be? Is it your eyes, ears, mouth, skin color, nationality, where you stay, the position on your job, male or female, your height, short or long hair, fat or skinny, married or single, or could it be your financial status?


I’ll tell you how we are different; we are different because of the Word. The Word says we are not of this world, so that means we don’t think or act or live according to this world’s system. This world’s system wants to put us in a mold by shaping how we think and act. Thinking that the only way God will bless us is through a job. Don’t get me wrong, a job is a blessing, but God has greater ways of blessing us. He will give you an idea that can create wealth in your life and have the world wondering how could you come up with an idea like that. The world says you’re crazy to give, but you’re different when you give because He blesses you. You know the secret behind giving. The world says test the waters before you get married, then if it’s to your liking, then get married. You’re different because you know your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost and you will never do anything to dishonor Him. The world says it’s ludicrous to think any other way, but guess what, we are different. We are different because we are made in His image. We are different in what we say and do. We are different because we are willing to forgive. We are different because we love even if love isn’t given back and we are different because we have a peace that the world doesn’t have or understand. The world will never comprehend or understand why we serve, love and give to a God we can’t see or touch. But if the world knew what we know, they would jump at the chance to serve the true and living God.


This is how we are different.


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