Acts 9:1-2

Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

The scripture says that Saul was hunting people who were of “the Way”…notice that “Way” is capitalized…because it’s important…

In the early church we were not called Christians, at least not yet. We were called the “Way”. This is very important, because at this point in time the early church was viewed by how they conducted themselves and how they treated others. If some of you are hearing this for the first time…here are a few scriptures to verify this fact…

Acts 19:9, Acts 19:23, Acts 24:14, Acts 24:22

Over and over in the Book of Acts this is a common reference to the Saints of God…and it’s important…because what this generation of believers could use today is to be known for how they live their life. That sense of integrity has long since left the church many years ago. The churches today are really more known for what they’re against than what they are for. We have a bad tendency to be reactive rather than proactive. What that means is, we get upset when our views, opinions, or thoughts are challenged…but we fail to exercise them into our life…that is why we get called hypocrites.

It’s time to start living what we preach. If ever there was a time when our life needs to shine, it’s now. How we live our lives gives credibility to our message and ultimately gives glory to God.