This document discusses the concept of believers being "in the world but not of it." It makes three key points: 1) Believers are physically present in the world and called to actively engage with and witness to society, not isolate themselves. Jesus prayed we would be protected from evil while remaining in the world. 2) To be "not of the world" means living according to God's righteousness rather than worldly sinful nature. It involves putting off sinful deeds and putting on Christ-like character. 3) While in the world, believers have a new identity and purpose given by God to shine light in darkness by proclaiming Christ and spreading his message of salvation. We are called to