A Different Point of View

How often we can become puzzled by the attitude and views of non-Christians. Something what seems so plain and simple to us is seen by the non-Believer as totally different. More often than not the Believer and the non-Believer find entertainment in different ways, spend their money in different ways, hold different views of marriage, vote in different ways and have different plans for their future. Even the purpose of life for a non-Beleiver is radically different than one who has given their heart and life to Jesus Christ. Or so it should be.

Many Christians today are trying to live in two worlds and not doing a very good job at either one. On one hand they declare their love for the Lord while on the other hand they are living like the world -- not in a radically sinful way (although some do), but in an attitude of "this world mindedness". They are trying to live the life of a Christian while thinking like the world and it just doesn't work.

Paul tells us in Philippians 2:5 "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus." He is saying "have the mind of Christ." In this case he is dealing with the attitude of humility and service -- even unto death. In Romans 12:2 Paul says straight forward, "don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." He knew that the battle of the spirit is often won or lost in our minds. Even James, while using a double metaphor of heart and mind speaks of the need to get our minds right while we are living in this present world. In 4:8 he declares that we are to "purify your hearts, you double-minded."

We can never be completely powerful in our Christian lives if we are "double-minded"; trying to live our Christian lives through the viewpoint of the world. Our focus needs to be on the things of Christ and how the events and choices of our life effect our relationship with Him and our testimony of Him to the surrounding community.

We need to have such a view of things in this world that we are able to see from a Biblical perspective the implications of not only our actions, but the actions of those around us. When we have a Biblical world view we look at the events of the world in a different light. We even look at our enemies in a different light. We see our future, plans and purpose in light of eternity -- not simply as temporary.

If you have not taken the opportunity to be involved in Focus on the Family's "The Truth Project" I would highly encourage you to attend one of the seminars at your earliest convenience -- it will probably change your point of view.

So, what's your "perspective"? Join the discussion.