Called to Influence: Standing Firm in Faith Amid High-End Culture

Luxury. Fashion. Influence. These spaces are dazzling, but they can also be dangerous if we forget who we are. For women of God, the question isn’t whether we can enter high-end culture—it’s how we stand firm while we’re there.

We do not strive to be in these places for recognition or status, but if God positions us there, it is for a reason: to share the Good News and to testify of His faithfulness. Think of Queen Esther, positioned in the Persian palace not for her own comfort, but to save her people. Or Lydia in Acts 16, a successful merchant of purple cloth whose influence and resources helped establish the early church. Neither sought prestige for its own sake, but when placed in influential spaces, they used their position to advance the Kingdom.

In the same way, stepping into luxury circles or cultural events is not about indulgence—it’s about stewardship when done well. As Paul reminds us, “Everything is permissible—but not everything is beneficial” (1 Corinthians 10:23). And again, “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character” (1 Corinthians 15:33). These verses anchor us: we can be in a space for a moment, but we must not let it become our normal or compromise our values.

These are the guiding pillars we hold fast to when positioned in high‑end spaces:

Presence Without Conformity

Being present in cultural spaces is not compromise. Jesus Himself walked among tax collectors and Pharisees—not to blend in, but to bring transformation. Likewise, when we step into luxury circles, we are not there to be consumed by the culture, but to influence it with integrity.

Influence Over Indulgence

The line between influence and indulgence is discernment.

• Indulgence chases status, ego, and approval.
• Influence stewards visibility, creativity, and excellence for Kingdom impact.

Fashion is a language. Luxury is a platform. When aligned with faith, both can be tools for ministry, leadership, and legacy.