It's all about me!!!

Do you have friends that require all the attention? They act certain ways, they dress certain ways, and talk certain ways. All of this is for attention. The center of attention so to speak. Doing what it takes to become popular. Even though it is desirable to do one’s best to get along with others, there is danger in blindly conforming to what is popular. Why? It is because what is popular with the crowd often runs contrary to what is acceptable to God. Just look at what they do.

Scripture tells us that The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one. Satan cunningly uses every means at his disposal—materialism, low morals, racial prejudice, religious bigotry, nationalism, and so forth—to influence the masses and to turn them away from God. To conform to such practices would, in effect, put one in opposition to Jehovah God and his purposes.

Notice this scripture found at Romans 12 verse 2 which states: “Quit being fashioned after this system of things, but be transformed by making your mind over, that you may prove to yourselves the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Living in this system of things, Christians are under constant pressure to conform to what is popular. Youths are particularly vulnerable in this regard. The desire to look and act like their schoolmates is extremely strong.The Bible gives us much straightforward counsel when it comes to following the crowd, acting like the crowd, and being around the crowd.

In the coming new world under Christ’s rule, the popular thing to do will be the right thing to do. Until then, we will have to be on guard against the urge to conform to what is popular. We can draw encouragement from Paul’s admonition: “Because we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also put off every weight and the sin that easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Found at Hebrews 12:1.

When issues and challenges come your way, what will you do? Will you succumb to fear of men and give in to doing what is popular? Or will you turn to God’s Word, the Bible, and follow its principles? Taking the latter course will not only benefit you now but also give you the prospect of being among those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Makes sense doesn't it?