Should standards be an issue when witnessing?

[Truly Blessed]

What is great is when the standard of a church in any community is such that folks in that community see them as godly, principled, honest, loving and giving people within their community.

Far too many people have defined holiness through what they have separated themselves from, rather than by what they have given themselves to. The focus of our lives should not be the elimination of sin. Once we have been saved we are to reckon ourselves dead to sin, but alive unto God in Christ. (Rom.6:11) Once we have dealt with sin, and begun, through our walk in the Spirit, to live a life that honors God, the focus should become serving God by what we do when when leave the church service on Sunday.

When we let our light (received as a result of salvation) so shine before our community that they see our good works, (Mt. 5:16) not only will God be glorified, but the local church will have set a standard that is very attractive to those who are looking for something real, relevant relational, and restorative.

When folks find a church that truly loves people the dress standard will be overshadowed by their acts of love and mercy! Believe it or not, committing sins of commission is not the greatest tragedy a Christian encounters, because there is a provision for that (1Jn.1:9). The greatest tragedy is the life we fail to live, even though we profess having received the life of Christ.