William Arthur Ward was a long-time columnist for the Fort Worth Star Telegram. A book entitled “Think it Over” was published in 1985, containing a collection of his wisdom, insights and writings. Here is one of those:

Real Religion is a way of life, not a white cloak to be wrapped around us on the Sabbath and then cast aside into the six-day closet of unconcern.

Many followers of Jesus seem to think they can be God-fearing an hour or two on Sunday and that will make up for their actions the rest of the week. Do you think that is what God desires of His children? While it is true we do have a covering of righteousness that makes us white and clean in God’s sight, it is not a covering of our own actions. Our covering is the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Scripture points us to the cover repeatedly.

Psalm 32:1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

Revelation 7:13–14 Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?” I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Ephesians 6:14 Stand firm then … with the breastplate of righteousness in place

Romans 13:14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ…

Thank God we have a covering that makes us clean in God’s sight, a covering we obtain through faith in our Lord Jesus. Having such a covering, make full use of it. Don’t treat it like your “Sunday best,” reserved only for a short period each week. Wear it proudly every day, bearing the name of Christian, one who is confident in Christ, letting your light shine for others to come to know Him as well.