The Reformed Doctrine of Being Batman

“It’s what I do that defines me.”

Batman

Appearances can be deceiving, as the caped crusader of justice and butt-kicking shows us. Our modern selfie culture teaches us that appearance is everything: how we look matters more than what we do. But we aren’t statues, and our friends know that best. Our living thoughts, words, and actions—the look in our eye and the tone of our voice—that’s who we really are.

We can see pictures of ourselves and even watch videos but we will never know what our presence is really like to others. We aren’t meant to. So let’s focus on what we’re doing (and saying and thinking!) and leave off insecurities or preoccupations with what we think we look like. In that way let’s get out of our own way and leave the rest to God!