When we become a born again Christian, the old person begins to disappear.  For some of us the change happens more rapidly, but for others it is a slower process.  The Holy Spirit now dwells within us, and leads us.  Our sin is exposed, and we begin to really see it for what it is.  It is ugly, and putrid, and hideous.  

Often times we lose friends, and/or the support of family members because of this change that is taking place. We never stop changing, and growing.  Eventually, we are no longer invited to certain parties, or get-togethers, and it struck me recently, why this is.  It's not because these friends and/or family members don't love us, or care for us anymore, they simply become uncomfortable with us.   They don't feel comfortable drinking, or swearing in our presence.  When you're in the room they don't feel comfortable listening to certain music, or watching certain movies or TV shows.  They may feel like you are judging them.   Why?

Jesus says in Matthew 5:14-15, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.  15 Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a peck measure, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house."  


What is sin?  It is darkness.  What happens when you turn on the light? The light exposes all that is in the darkness.  Your light exposes the sin in their own lives.

You will know you are walking on the straight path when you no longer fit in.  When the world no longer wants you.

"See what an incredible quality of love the Father has given (shown, bestowed on) us, that we should be permitted to be named and called and counted the children of God! And so we are! The reason that the world does not know (recognize, acknowledge) us is that it does not know (recognize, acknowledge) Him."  1 John 3:1 Amplified