The common neglect of the question of influence is easily illustrated. Basing conduct on a determination of what is right is regarded as a mark of exceptional spiritual maturity. Christians who regulate conduct on the basis of influence are regarded as being extreme, radical, and beyond being understood. The question of influence has never been regarded as a necessary question. The New Testament forcefully emphasizes that Christians individually and collectively are to be concerned continuously about their influence.
Christians are godly, honorable people.
Paul made practical application of faith to daily life in Romans 12. Being honorable in everyone's sight is never accidental. Such influence is produced by careful thought about all of one's conduct in all of one's life. The Christian who seeks to be honorable is concerned about everyone's thinking. He even wants to be undeniably honorable before those who disapprove of his spiritual values and commitments.