As children, we are taught to recognize that a chameleon is a funny looking lizard with weird eyes. However, its most recognizable characteristic is its ability to change colors in order to blend in with its surroundings. Chameleons do this in order to protect themselves from danger through the use of camouflage. Within our world today, there are people who claim to be Christians or “church-goers” and who say that they believe the Bible when, in reality, these people are simply convictional chameleons.
We have all had an experience with a convictional chameleon at some point. The point is, there are people who, just like chameleons, allow their convictions to change to fit present company. Instead of changing colors, the convictional chameleon will change their standards of morality in order to blend in and prevent pushback. For example, a believer who claims to be against foul language may use cuss words around others that use foul language in order to fit in. Another idea would be that of recreational drug use around other drug users or dressing immodestly in order to fit in with the latest fashion trends. The list goes on and on. They fear the pushback of societal norms as predators, and they fear isolation or accusations of prudishness for their convictions. Just as the convictional chameleon blends in around the lost, they too, will blend in with the Sunday morning church crowd. They say the right things, dress the right way, and go through the motions so as not to stand out. This is their nature in all things, and it is a sinful nature.
Unfortunately, the convictional chameleon is not an endangered species. In fact, they are quite populous. The only way to combat this is to be convictionally constant, remaining firm in convictions and consistently living for Christ regardless of surroundings and settings. The Bible tells us that no man can serve two masters. We, as believers, must remember that Christ alone must be our master and that no part of us can serve this world. We are either all for Christ or all for the world. There is no middle ground, there is no blending in, there can be no compromise. We must stand strongly upon our convictions to do what the Bible commands even if it costs us everything. Only then, will we impact the world for the kingdom. Don’t be a chameleon. Stand out and stand up for Christ with constant conviction and devotion.
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