Recently you may have seen folks, especially young people, wearing bracelets and other jewelry which display the letters "WWJD." It's the latest fad. You may have wondered what this means.

   These are the first letters of the words: "What Would Jesus Do?" The question is taken from a popular book by Charles M. Sheldon entitled, _In His Steps_. The novel tells of a group of people in a church who pledged for an entire year not to do anything without first asking the question, "What would Jesus do?" The fascinating book tells of the changes that this new outlook brought into the lives of several individuals.

   All of us who call ourselves Christians need to be imitating Jesus in our daily lives. Peter wrote that Jesus "left us an example, that ye should follow in his steps" (1 Peter 2:21). It is certainly a worthy thing to ask the question, "What would Jesus do?"

   But, back to the bracelets with the letters WWJD: what about these? It seems that there are always some who are more interested in making a show of religion than they are in really following the Lord. This is not a new problem. Jesus rebuked some of those in His own day when He said: "This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me." (Matthew 15:8). It's much easier, as it is sometimes said, to "talk the talk," than to "walk the walk."

   Do you really want to know what Jesus would do, so you can imitate Him? If so, we commend you. But be careful about just making a show --or a fashion statement! Think!