“If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is you, do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” John 15:19
The world does not operate under the authority of God and functions on principles which are the antithesis of God. We are saturated with the importance of wealth, sex, and success. The characteristics of greed and pride dominate our culture. You are an enemy of the world and Satan wants to ruin your life.
As a believer, you belong to God. You think and act differently than the ways of the world. It’s like trying to fit a round peg into a square hole. You just don’t fit in or feel like you belong.
You and I are members of the “set apart” followers of Christ. We are called to exhibit the qualities of Jesus and to be a light touching those living in darkness.
How do you live in the world but not take on the things of the world?
The best way to avoid getting drawn into the ways of the world is to commit your works each day to God and ask Him to fill you with His thoughts.
Learn to listen to the Holy Spirit and follow His prompting. Be still and know that I am God. Remember, God lives in you and wants to guide your footsteps.
Develop the discipline of drawing upon God for the resources to have a successful day. For example, you wake up feeling overwhelmed and weak, ask God to fill you with His strength and wisdom.
Place every need in your life on the altar of God. Then walk by faith trusting in the promises of God. He will never leave you or forsake you.
Just be yourself and don’t come cross as a religious fanatic or isolate yourself from unbelievers.
Develop a sense of worshipping God in privacy and not trying to call attention to your beliefs.
Finally, walk with God by faith and fill yourself with His Word.
He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world!
Hal Hollister Ministry 