Live in the world not of the world...

Romans 12. Shows us the example of Christians working together to glorify God by using our individuality talents together to work for the same goal, sharing God's love and shining His light in the world. Romans 12:2 says, Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will... One of my favorite sayings is, "Live in the world not of the world." As Christians we should wake everyday with a renewed mind and graciousness that the Lord has given us a new day to go into the world to shine His light. Just because you are a christian doesn't mean you can't do this or that in which the world does. It just means that in this or that you shine God's love and obey His commands that He has given his people. Romans 12:6-8 says, We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.... What I take from this is we should accept each brother and sister in Christ as their own person and love them for the gifts God has given them and thank God for the gift they may have that you/we don't. Romans 12 goes on to talk about love and humbleness and not to repay with evilness to those whom show evil but to leave it to God to repay. It is not our job, once again, to judge people, Christians or not, that is God's job, our job is to love and show God's love and spread word about His mercy and grace that is free to those who believe and ask. Amen..