What It Means To Lose Your Identity Of Being A Christian
It should be a matter of shame.
For yourself---leading to repentance.
For the congregation—leading to discipline.
For Christ—leading to renewing the relationship.
Sometimes, some people are really ashamed, but others do not care about it.
Other Factors About Our Identity
Whether we like it or not, we are judged by the company we keep.
I might be a very good person, but if I hang around those who are not, my reputation
will be the same as the people I hang out with.
Sometimes being a family member of someone with a bad reputation will cause
people to think twice before giving us a chance.
1 Corinthians 15:33 “…bad company corrupts good morals”.
It is extremely rare for a good person to influence a bad person to change into
a good person.
We fail to be a good servant of Christ.
We lose our effectiveness for converting the lost.
We could lose valuable friendships.
If we do not do right to establish and keep a good identity, we will lose our
soul in eternity.
Conclusion
Everything we do and say becomes what others see in us.
It becomes our identity.
If we ruin it, it takes a long time to regain that trust and respect that was
lost.
Perhaps you need to start over.
God can help you establish your path, and that will define who and what you
will become.
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