II Ths. 1:12 ... "That the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you."
Among other functions, a name signifies identity. For example, my surname indicates that I belong to the Whited family, thus excluding me from the millions of other families on earth. My first and middle names, Burton and Franklin, distinguish me from the thousands of other people who bear the name Whited, and so far as I know, isolates me from every other person in the world. It pinpoints my identity. To wear the name "Christian" legitimately identifies one as a disciple of Christ, distinguishing him from infidels, Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus and those of all other religions. It is, therefore, a great honor to be allowed to wear this name, since Jesus is the only case where divinity came to earth, lived in human form, paid the penalty for every sin committed here, established God's kingdom among men, and then returned to heaven to serve as man's advocate before God. In response to our being permitted to wear Jesus' name, we must devote ourselves to fashioning our lives according to His example. To receive His name to wear requires that you accept it as your primary goal to subject yourself to the patterns of thought, style of behavior, personal objectives, and social affiliations taught in the gospel. When you enact this kind of response to being given the name "Christian," you are complying with the instruction of the lead text above, "That the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you."
The world generally respects a person whose lifestyle is congruent with the standard which he affirms, even though many may deny and reject the standard itself. Much of the world repudiates the Christian religion, but it will nevertheless usually admire the one who truly and consistently lives it, especially when it means the denial of personal advantage in material wealth, social position and physical pleasure. That respect and admiration will then reflect from the Christian to the source of his power, even to his Lord Christ Jesus, who Himself reflects the glory of His Father. Jesus summed it up in these words: "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven," (Mat. 5:16).