My Momma said, "Stand up for what you believe in!" We have also more than likely heard the statement, "stand for something or you will fall for anything." I hear a resounding AMEN! Yet my question is this; Do we make a bigger impact 'standing' against smoking by telling a smoker, "You know smoking causes cancer" or by standing out in the cold with her and investing time into her life. Even though I'm sure she will be eternally grateful for the life giving secret you shared with her about cancer she might be more receptive to who you are and what you are about by valuing her enough to spend 4 freezing minutes, in Minnesota, with her while she develops those cancer spores. Our witness, something I find many Christians don't think about often can take many forms.

From the friend who repeatedly tells her gay brother that God hates homosexuality to the guy who voluntarily lives below poverty level in order to relate to the homeless, there are a myriad of ways God can work. I just encourage you to make sure it is Gods work you are about not conforming people to a lifestyle that is comfortable to you.