Story by Mike Deese
In one episode of Andy Griffith, (my favorite COP show) a couple of farmers are selling on the side of the road in the city limits, which was against the law in Mayberry. Barney finds them selling and tells them they will have to move down the road outside of the town limit. The guys are much bigger than Barney and they scare him off. Later, Andy comes along and confronts the guys, and they try to scare him off. But rather than retreat, Andy points to his badge and tells them that he is sworn to uphold the law that his badge represents. They leave, wanting no trouble from the law.
As we live and preach the message of the Gospel, it is important that we let the world know that we are not preaching our opinions or by our authority. If they reject what we have to say, it is Christ they are rejecting, and it will be His authority to which they will stand responsible.
“For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake” (2 Corinthians 4:5).
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father” (Colossians 3:17).
Always remember, that you are a representative of the Lord Jesus Christ. When people question you, point them to the badge you wear, the Bible!