I. "Weird" and "normal" are relative terms.

- A. It depends on surrounding realities in culture.

- B. When "normal" violates Biblical principles, it's time to be weird! (Romans 12:1-2)

II. Some Biblical models of weirdness.

- A. Noah (Genesis 6)

- B. Ruth & Boaz (Book of Ruth)

- C. Daniel (Daniel 1)

III. A Bible guide for living weird in a sin-filled world. (1 Peter 2:9-12; 20-25)

- A. Live as a special light. (9-10)

- B. Live as an alien. (11; 1:1)

- C. Live as an abstainer. (12)

- D. Live above the accusations. (12)

- E. Live like Jesus. (20-25)

Do you have the faith and the courage to live with a holy weirdness?