— “God reveals our true priorities through our choices.”
📖 Summary
Christians live in the world but do not belong to it.
Thus, we must preserve our identity even in social settings like company dinners.
God values not simply whether we attend or not, but how we stand in that place.
Yet we must also honor time with God and His people,
for this is not a matter of schedule but of spiritual priority.
1️⃣ Introduction | “There’s a team dinner tonight, but it overlaps with prayer meeting!”
Many believers struggle with this dilemma:
“I don’t want to ruin the team atmosphere, but church meetings matter too.”
“I’m afraid of being seen as antisocial.”
“Should I put people first this time?”
Scripture doesn’t call us to isolate from the world.
We are called to be light and salt within it.
The real question isn’t attendance—it’s how you represent Christ there.
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation | Living Holy Lives in a Secular World
📘 Matthew 5:14–16 (ESV)
“You are the light of the world… let your light shine before others.”
→ Shine God’s glory through visible godliness.
📘 Romans 12:2 (ESV)
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed.”
→ Participate wisely, but don’t conform.
📘 1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV)
“Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
→ Every setting can be for God’s glory.
📘 Colossians 4:5–6 (ESV)
“Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.”
→ Wise engagement can become a gospel opportunity.
3️⃣ Theological Insights
📜 John MacArthur — The Believer in the Workplace
“Mature believers don’t flee from the world;
they reflect God’s holiness within it.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — The Holiness of God
“Holiness is not withdrawal but distinction—living differently in the same world.”
📜 John Piper — Let Your Light Shine
“When believers relate to others with love and truth,
those relationships become conduits of the gospel.”
📜 Tim Keller — Center Church
“Even gatherings outside the church can be missional
if our goal is gospel influence, not social approval.”
📜 Heidelberg Catechism Q86
“We do good not to earn salvation, but to show gratitude,
that God’s name may be honored among all.”
4️⃣ False Views vs. Biblical Corrections
| False View | Problem | Biblical Correction |
|---|---|---|
| “Company dinners are worldly; avoid them.” | Isolationism | Be salt and light in the world. |
| “Work events come before church.” | Secularism | God remains first in every sphere. |
| “Just blend in to avoid trouble.” | Compromise | Conformity erases your witness. |
| “Don’t make others uncomfortable.” | People-pleasing | True love speaks truth with grace. |
5️⃣ Practical Application | Four Steps to Wise Engagement
1️⃣ Set Priorities in Prayer — Seek God’s pleasure, not man’s approval.
2️⃣ Communicate Graciously — Explain your schedule respectfully; honesty builds trust.
3️⃣ Behave Distinctly When Present — Avoid sinful settings; let humility and integrity speak.
4️⃣ Keep Balance — Don’t neglect fellowship, but use workplace settings for witness.
6️⃣ Conclusion
Christians are not called to escape the world,
but to represent God faithfully within it.
Sometimes staying builds bridges for the gospel,
and sometimes leaving is a statement of conviction.
“Christians stand not between church and world,
but as a bridge connecting both.” — Revito
Faith. Work. Renewal. — Revito
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