IN THE WORLD,BUT NOT OF THE WORLD. Inspite of the efforts by preachers and top church leaders to reinvent and re-interpret the basic and fundamental truth of the bible, the fact still remains that true and genuine believers in Jesus are in the world but not of the world. That is the express word of our Lord Jesus in John 17:14-18. He says that 'my Kingdom is not of this world' John18:36. And,if,only In this world we have hope, then we are of all men the most miserable.1corinthians15:19 It is crystal clear then that genuine believers will have their feet in the world, but their heart and life is in heaven. They will be heavenly minded even though they are still engaged in keeping body and soul together in the world. While they are labouring for the Kingdom here, their mind and heart is not mix with the toys, things and sands that this world have to offer.their definition of success in life and ministry is not money, power, properties,fameand toys that this world has to offer. Their definition of success is living to obey God, fulfilling His purpose, making spiritual impact and contributing positively to others. Genuine disciples of Christ live moderately and simply in this world. They show to the world that they are looking for a better city, whose maker and,builder is God. Hebrews11:10. Quite sad today that many professed believers and preachers are like the Israelites of old, who left Egypt but Egypt was still inside them. If you are still of the world while you profess to follow Christ, then you don't really know Him. Because whosoever is of the world is not of the Father. 1john2:15-17. Top of the day to you