Are you marked?

Titus 2:7-8

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

As you read the book of Revelation we are reminded that many will take the mark of the beast on their hand or forehead. This is the mark of the ungodly.

After over 12 years of marriage I removed my wedding ring to find that it has left a mark or indent on my finger. My ring is a sign to others that I am married and that I have entered into a covenant relationship. A ring in the Bible, especially when we read the story of the prodigal son, is a symbol of sonship. The wearing of a ring was also an outward sign that you were a man of wealth.

How do you wear your Christianity? Is it something that is worn publicly? Do others see the outworking of Christ in your life?

If I was to try and hide the fact that I am married the marks are still there. The ring has left its mark. So it should be with being a Christian it should be impossible to hide the marks of Christianity.

Paul exhorts Titus to shew himself a pattern of good works. The word pattern means a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e. a statue, (figuratively) style or resemblance; specially, a sampler ("type"), i.e. a model (for imitation) or instance (for warning):--en-(ex-)ample, fashion, figure, form, manner, pattern, print.

As our Christianity makes a mark on our life so we should make a mark on the lives of others.

Young person be careful how you live your life this week. Allow Christ to make His imprint on your life. This imprint should be so visible that others will know that you are joined together with Jesus Christ.

As a Christian others should not have to ask you certain things or to participate in questionable activities.

You should wear the fashion of Christianity, you should be a figure of Christ and you look like the form of a Christian. If someone was to dip you in ink and print you on a page it should say CHRISTIAN.