Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him – 1 John 2:15
“That’s Daddy!” Maggie shouted into the phone to her sister as the Progressive Insurance commercial aired while watching their favorite show. Dr. Rick’s attempt to stop the bantering during a rideshare sparked hilarious memories for the two sisters as they recollected time spent with their father. This prompted Maggie to conclude: “It just goes to show you don’t have to look like someone to resemble someone.”
While certain behaviors should be curbed—as Dr. Rick’s tireless mission to stop young homeowners from becoming their parents humorously demonstrates—the same rule does not apply to followers of Jesus Christ, no matter how unpopular their conduct is deemed. In fact, Christians are called to closely resemble their Savior’s behavior during His time on earth, which differed from the world’s. They should also expect to face rejection, just as Jesus explained when He said: “If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you” (John 15:19).
Wanting acceptance always comes with a price that’s ultimately never paid, often requiring behaviors that violate core standards and beliefs. However, this is not the case for followers of Jesus Christ, whose acceptance is secure because the debt has already been paid. So, let’s proudly seek each day to show our resemblance to Him.