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Set
Apart
2005-2006 VCHS ASB Theme
by Jared Sisson
When first deciding on a
theme for the 2006 school year, it was unanimous that a theme
about being different in the eyes of society was needed. After
much discussion it was agreed that “Set Apart” should be the theme.
Throughout the Bible, many verses use the words “Set Apart” to
describe the difference between a Christian in society verses
a non-Christian.
“Set Apart” means to me as being one who does not go with the
flow of society, but sets his or her path to further his or her
spiritual development. This is particularly key to all seniors
who hold their relationship with God in high regard. Next year,
we are going to be in college, and with college comes a whole
lot of temptations. Hopefully, we will all be prepared to resist
these temptations, and the only way of doing this is being “Set
Apart” from the crowd. Something to think about before going to
college is how you are going to react to these situations. An
important thing not to do is condemn because you will have no
chance to minister to others. Live by example; show Jesus’ love
through the daily life you live. When you “sign up” to be a Christian
you should be living a different life than non-Christians, for
the reason that we are called to by God. Pray to be “Set Apart”
and to use your individuality to bring others to God.
It is known by all, that not one hundred percent of our school
is living a life for God, but I believe that if Christians, on
this campus, lived a life different from those who are not Christians,
a great deal of ministry would take place. Being a Christian is
asking to be “Set Apart”; so if you are a Christian reading this
and you compare your life to a non-Christian there better be some
differences.
Leviticus 20:26, “You are to be holy to me because I, the Lord,
am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be my own.”
As Christians, we are to strive to be like God, so since God is
“Set Apart” from the world, we are to be “Set Apart” also. God
has set us apart to be His.
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