There is a saying that more people read the Christian than read the Bible ... or something to that effect.  The reality is that, for many non-believers, the ways of their Christian friends are the main source of initial knowledge about Christianity and its impacts.  We can't expect that they are just waltzing into the library and picking up the Bible to explore.  In most instances, they are studying us first!

So does this mean that we are supposed to be perfect all of the time?  Do you feel a bit of stress at the thought that others judge Christianity by your actions?  Well, don't be stressed.  It is important to know that we are on display, and others are watching us to see if Christianity is real or just a show.  But it is also important to know that we will never be perfect.  What we want to be is different!