Fat Monk

21 Feb 2026

Flag bearer

"A flag bearer is a person who carries a flag, especially during ceremonies such as parades or the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games. Historically, flag bearers played a crucial role on battlefields, serving as visual markers for military units, helping maintain cohesion and morale, and often being a target for enemy forces due to the symbolic importance of the flag." (From the Brave search engine)

Visibility is given. I cannot be a hidden flag bearer. Others will see me, including the enemies.

So every day and in every situation, I ought to choose to do the right thing. Even when "everyone else is doing it", I ought to ask myself, is "it" the right thing? What would Jesus do?

A follower of Jesus is his flag bearer. Whether I want it or not, my actions are visible.

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