John 13: 34
If you want people to know that you are a Christian, the best way, the only way to let them know is to love other people. "By this, everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another." It's part of the greatest commandments. It's certainly going to make you stand out in the crowd as others notice that you're different. Love means that you're not justing "looking out for Number One." Instead, you consider others before you consider yourself. Love means turning the other cheek toward a vicious coworker. Love means not hoarding information so that you're the only one positioned for a promotion. Love means treating your subordinates with respect and dignity. Love means praying for your supervisor and obeying him/her, even when they don't deserve your loyalty.
The holidays are over, the new year has begun, and most people are starting to get back into a rhythm, the "daily grind" as some people call it. Before you become too set in that rhythm, think about how you can show God's love to the people around you. You may be surprised that it doesn't always win you friends. In fact, some people may make fun of you or gain at your expense. They did that to Jesus also. Remember that you're not doing those things to advance your career--you're doing them to be known as a follower of Jesus.
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