“You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me.” (Isaiah 43:10)
Trusting God and Setting Aside Privilege, Prejudice, and Personal Gain
When we talk about living as examples of Christ’s witnesses, it means much more than just calling ourselves Christians or going to church on Sundays. It’s about the way we live our everyday lives—how we treat others, how we make decisions, and what our hearts truly value. At the core, being a witness for Christ is all about having true faith and trust in God, not relying on our own desires for power, status, or personal advantage.
Putting Faith and Trust in God First
Christ and His apostles taught that our actions should be motivated by love, humility, and a desire to serve others—not by selfish ambition or trying to make ourselves look better than someone else. In the Bible, the apostle Paul said, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” This means that our lives should be centered around trusting God’s plan and putting the needs of others before our own wants or preferences.
Letting Go of Privilege and Prejudice
Sometimes, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that our background, status, or personal preferences make us more “right” or “important” than others. But Christ’s example flips that idea upside down. Jesus spent time with people from all walks of life—rich and poor, healthy and sick, those who were accepted and those who were outcasts. He showed that God’s love is for everyone, and He called His followers to break down walls of privilege and prejudice, not build them up.
Politics and Influence: A Caution for Christians
In today’s world, it’s common to see people use politics to try to shape society according to their own beliefs or to gain more influence. But if we’re following Christ’s teachings, we must be careful not to use our faith as a tool for personal or political gain. The teachings of Jesus and the apostles warn against doing good things just to be seen or to gain power. Our purpose as Christ’s witnesses isn’t to control society or push our preferences onto others—it’s to humbly serve, show compassion, and trust God to work through us.
Living Out Christ’s Example
So, what does it look like to live as Christ’s witnesses? It means showing kindness even when it’s hard. It means standing up for others, especially those who are treated unfairly. It means letting go of our need to always be right or to have things our way. Most of all, it means putting faith and trust in God above our own ambitions, and loving others just as Christ loved us.
In the end, being a true witness for Christ is not about power, privilege, or pushing our own agenda. It’s about humble faith, selfless love, and a life that points people to God—not ourselves.
Minister A Francine Green, November 2026