It is hard not to be influenced by status symbols. Status symbols are typically some visible denotation of one’s social or economic prestige. It might be a certain label or logo on clothing, a designer purse, a fancy car, a particular university’s diploma, the latest phone, exotic vacations, etc.,etc. The perception is that
those possessing certain symbols have reached a status above “others” and it would be appropriate for those “others” to recognize it.
While Christians ought to be immune to such material pursuits, they rarely are. We want to be noticed. We want to be accepted. We don’t want others to look down on us.
May we firmly fix in our minds the only “status” that matters is our status with God. How does God see us? What have we attained in His sight? While some outward manifestations of our “status” with God exist, may we be reminded that God’s view of our status starts with the condition of our heart (1 Sam. 16:7) and our relationship to His Son’s blood (Eph. 2:13).