One of the most amazing aspects of wild life is the ability several animals have to camouflage themselves. Several birds lay their eggs on the ground, blending in with their surroundings. The female killdeer lays her eggs in gravel scrape and has black, white, and brown markings so that she may be hidden while sitting on the eggs. The bittern not only has vertical stripes to disguise it among reeds, but it actually stretches its neck upwards and sways to imitate reeds when disturbed. The spider crab sticks live sea anemones and sponges to itself to conceal itself within the sea bed. The chameleon can actually alter pigments in its skin to match the color of its surroundings. More astonishing than any of these abilities is man’s capability to reflect the characteristics of his fellow man, despite how these characteristics often conflict with the nature of Christ. I find myself constantly frustrated with how other people, regardless of the efforts of their peers and of Christ himself, remain entrapped in a reflection of worldly standards and practices. I am even more frustrated when I find myself fitting the description of a man living for himself.
Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 5-7 are contrary to what the world offers us. How many of us are salt and light? Do we love our enemies? Do we give to those who are in need? Do we flee from worry? Christianity is important because it is more than a place to hide or a color changing skin. Christianity is significant because it replicates the nature of Christ, an entirely new way of life. We aren’t accomplishing much when we live exactly like the rest of the world. We are merely blending in and heading for destruction.
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