Just Right Behavior

Of course, no one likes to be called "strange."  Since words like bizarre, eccentric, peculiar, weird, alien, curious, and odd can be used instead, "strange" doesn't sound so bad!

Christians should be good stewards of God's grace, which calls for "strange" behavior.  First Peter 4:4 says the world will think it "strange that ye run not with them," which the Greek interprets as “to assemble or be in union with.”  If we are obedient and have the "same mind" as Christ (1:1), such strange behavior [as defined by the world] is JUST RIGHT for Believers.  Strange is actually in the "eye of the beholder," and when The Beholder is God Himself, it’s okay – no, GREAT – to be strange!

Dear Lord,

May my life be an offering of obedience.  Give me courage to stand strong in the face of adverse reactions to doing what is honorable and holy in Your sight.  In Jesus' Name, Amen.