What Would Jesus Do?

I am at the gas station.  I see an elderly man struggling to walk across the snow and ice through the parking lot.  Do I pretend I don’t see him, or offer him help?  What would Jesus do?

I am at school and I witness another kid getting picked on by a person, or group of people.  Do I walk on passed, or offer  help?  What would Jesus do?

I sense someone is depressed or sad.  Do I say nothing at all and ignore them, or show them some love and compassion?  What would Jesus do?

I am aware of a person who never has nice clothes to wear, doesn’t have very much to eat at lunch, and what’s more, they get made fun of.  Do I join in?  Say nothing?  Or act kindly toward them, offering them my friendship, as well as something to eat?  Maybe in the friendship, I can give them some nice clothes to wear.  What would Jesus do?

I know a girl who is pregnant, and she is thinking about abortion.  As a Christian, I know abortion is murder.  Do I say nothing at all, fearful of any confrontation?  Or do I lovingly share the truth of God’s Word about abortion, and offer her any help where I can as she goes through the pregnancy, and even after she has the baby?  What would Jesus do?

I am tired.  It’s been a very long day.  My stomach is growling, and I have things I want to do.  Someone stops and asks me for help.  Should I tell them I don’t have time, or with gladness, put aside my plans and take a moment to help them?  What would Jesus do?

I come across someone who has forgotten their lunch money, and they’re too shy to ask the school, or anyone for help.  Should I just feel bad for them, and go on with my day?  Or should I sacrifice some money, or my lunch, and give to them?  What would Jesus do?

A friend of mine secretly does drugs.  Now she is offering them to me, telling me how great it is and that it’s the coolest thing to do.  Do I give in and try it? Say no thanks, and that’s it?  Or should I tell her no, and explain to her clearly about Jesus Christ and share the good news of His Word with her?  What would Jesus do?

How can I even call myself a follower of Jesus Christ if I do what I WANT TO DO and NOT what Jesus wants me to do?  If in ALL things, I don’t ask, What would Jesus do? Then I can’t say that I truly belong to Him. 

I am His reflection in a world whose only hope is Him!  I am His light in a world of darkness.  I have two choices:  look like the world, or look like Jesus?  I want to look like Jesus!  If I do not tell them, how will they know?

What would Jesus do?