Yes, unfortunately it is. It is, however, nearly impossible to tell who is saved or not, and thus deserving the title of 'Christian'. Many horrible things have been done in the name of Christ in the past by 'Christians' who had very little to do with Christ. In the end it will be God who determines the state of our hearts and not our fellow man.
If you claim Christ as your Saviour & Lord, one of the most powerful testimonies you can have in the secular world is your work ethic. Imagine a Christian who has the boldness to share his faith, yet is the one who cuts corners in his work, is lazy, and not willing to go the extra mile when needed. Is that a powerful testimony to those he works with? What about a Christian who shares her belief & dedication to Christ openly, and is also the one who works the hardest, ethically, and is willing to help wherever and whenever it is needed. Does she also have a powerful testimony among her co-workers as a Christian?
Both examples are powerful testimonies; the first is one that takes away respect from the One we represent as Christ followers and the latter adds credibility to the message.
When we work in the world, at church, or at home, we ought to be the ones who will go above and beyond because we are not working for men, but for the glory of God (Col. 3:23)! In fact, we have been instructed to 'live such good lives' among those we work with in the world that they will end up praising God because of what they see in the way in which we live (1 Pet. 2:11-25).
Friends, if you are a follower of Christ, live, work, & play in such a way that it will bring glory and honour to the One you represent. Work hard; play lots; rest when needed.
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