"Now who is there to hurt you if you are zealous followers of that which is good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.” 1 Peter 3: 13-17.

What do you say to someone who claims to get his or her direction from the “Universe”?  When your coworker tells you she gets her palm read, what do you say? Do you squirm or reply when someone says they’ll “send positive energy your way”?

If in our heart we have “set apart Christ as Lord” we should have an answer ready for those (and other) New-Age type phrases! The Holy Spirit in us won’t be able to keep quiet, and hopefully we won’t either! Our response should be “gentle and respectful”, but we should offer a response! What makes us too timid to share?