Who are those who "Stand Out?"

      In our society, there are people; people of integrity, incredible intelligence, uniqueness, and character. There are also people; people of deceit, ignorance, maliciousness, and point-blank, evil. Those are just two categories out of numerous others that I'm about to address here. The group that, however stands out from those categorized as "people", unlike the "people" that is viewed as detestable amongst many people in our world today, are Christians. Yes, Christians are those who, though both liked and hated, who stand out immensely. How, you say, could you distinct Christians from those of everyday honorable living? How can I distinguish those who are "true" Christians and phony Christians; and how does this relate to anything?
    Christians are described as those who believe in a holy doctrine taught and given to us by the Divine One, our Redeemer, our Savior, and our Lord. His name is Jesus Christ, the one who died on an old-rugged cross, which He was forced to carry while walking towards Calvary, was nailed to the cross by the Romans, not the Jews (though they betrayed their own citizen, their own blood and gave Jesus up unto the Romans to be crucified), and as he said his last words, "It is finished," he gave up the ghost. He was placed in a tomb after his death. In three days, He rose from the dead with full power in his hands and is now sitting at the right hand of God! Now, you're probably wondering why in the world did I bring this testimony up? Well, as a Christian myself, I know that if I am to live as a Christian, that means that I must demonstrate the qualities of Christ. What are the qualities of Christ? 
    They are holiness, humility, tranquility, righteousness, love, and much more. He was not just a "prophet" as many people incorrectly singly identify Him as. Yes, he was a prophet, but he is God, who came in the form of man to earth to show mankind the right way to live. Although he was rejected by his own, yet, many believed in his doctrine and were saved!!! How were they saved? Jesus has one simple solution, one plan, one treatment, one cure for all people in this world, no matter what they've done (for there is no such thing as a worse sin than the other). All He asks each of us to do is this; take up our cross and follow Him. In other words, believe that he died on the cross for your sins, and that He is the Son of God, and thou shalt be saved. Really? That's all? All you have to do is believe in His identity and I will be saved? Wait... what am I being saved from? You are being saved from eternal damnation, for we were all condemned to do because of our sins. For no one is perfect in God's eyes and sin cannot enter the kingdom of God! We have all messed up, no matter what it is. It doesn't matter if you killed an innocent 6 year old, or stole a piece of candy, or lust upon someone. Sin is all equal sin. Without Jesus's perfect solution, His salvation for us, we are all lost, point blank simple.

     Now, there are those among us, even so at our own school, who believe that there is no need for God, that they have done nothing wrong, and/or have everything they need and have a great enough life. Here's the real question they should ask themselves; who created you? Who formed you and made you who you are? Who and/or how did this world even get here? How was the universe made into existence? Why can't scientist find out the reason for everything? Why can't scientists find out the reason for what they believe in "the big bang"? What caused that "big bang" to happen? There had to be a creator in existence to do any of this!

    Lastly, but never the least, in the beginning, I said that Christians were different than those who live everyday lives without Christ, basically. I mentioned that you could distinguish a Christian from anyone else. In all respect to everyone and our school, Booker T. has too many moral issues spreading rampantly among our alumni and students. What do I mean? The immorality, nontraditional likes, hatred, disrespect, and unfruitful living over all. Christians at Booker T. are supposed to be a light unto those in the darkness(the qualities which I formerly mentioned and more that aren't of the qualities of God), and are supposed to walk the walk rather than talk the talk of a true Christian. Christians are supposed to stand out! We're supposed to be the positive influence among everyone and help those continue or learn how to live a life pleasing unto God.