Deuteronomy 4:6
6“So keep and do them, for that is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
This is God’s model to honor His name and reach the world. His people are to obey His commands and He blesses them. The onlookders see this and give them and God credit.
We are to be His witnesses. Jesus’ last words before ascending into heaven were in Acts 1:8: “but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”
The same concept applies to us. We obey Him, He blesses us, onlookers see this and give credit to Him and possibly inquire about Him. Psalm 23:5 says, “You prepareth a table before me in the presence of my enemies”. This same table is seen by all. People will want to join the feast.
We are to be good witnesses. Some believers are odd. They may emphasize unbiblical beliefs. The faith movement says you will get all the wealth and health you can believe in. Not true. It’s odd. Legalistic people are odd. These give christians a bad name.
A person walking with Christ is joyfilled. That person obeys the bible, so much of life’s drama (addiction, gossip, etc.) are avoided. This person is appealing. 2 Corinthians 2:15 says, For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.” We are the aroma of Christ. What a compliment.
Lord, help us to walk well and spend time with You that we have Your pleasant aroma.