Wait, what?! That's right, our faith. You see, sometimes we can see Christians who are really passionate about their faith and dismiss it as something they're just "really into." Sometimes I think my friends see me like that. Jim's into cars, Kate's into fashion designs, and Nathan... well, Nathan's into the Bible.
Not that we shouldn't be "into" God and His Word. We should! But our faith is so much more than just something we turn to in our spare time. We can't decide when or when not to act Christ-like or live according to scripture, as if Christianity were something that could be put down or picked up at our leisure. Our faith is something we live out every second of every day.
How does that happen, though? How does our faith in Christ impact our every moment? It starts in our hearts. The Lord says that we must each guard our heart, for from it flows the wellspring of life (Proverbs 4:23). What we pour into our hearts will determine what comes out of them (Proverbs 15:28, Luke 6:45).
One of the most effective lies the Devil has permeated into the core of humanity is "Oh, that doesn't affect me." Foul language doesn't affect me. Inappropriate dress doesn't affect me. Those are flat-out lies. The heart is like a sponge, and every single thing that it is allowed to soak in will eventually find its way out. In order for Christ to be shown in every venue of our lives, our hearts must be close to that of our Creator. And it begins with what we choose to pour into it.
As we grow closer to Him through His word, prayer, and fellowship, we will find that our choices change. We won't listen to the same music anymore. We won't watch the same movies anymore. Everything - I mean everything - is seen in a new light. Our choice of music, movies, media, etc. is not what brings us closer to God, but those things are sure to change as our hearts become knit with His.
Your faith is not a hobby. Don't act like it is. Every aspect of your life displays your faith in Christ. Pour into your heart only what is good (Philippians 4:8). Strive for a heart of beauty and you will unravel a life of beauty.