Christianity in Danger
Never compromise your
faith to fit in. Don’t conform to the
ways of the
world or condone
sin. Renew.
Transform. Share
faith. Be an
example.
Far too often we tend to compromise our beliefs and values so as not to upset the fun or recreation of others. In churches there are endless discussions concerning these beliefs and values, but not so much to see how they may keep them, but rather it’s to see now many can be eliminated.
Christians are saying it isn’t necessary to go to church, tithe, get baptized, or share the gospel. It has gotten to the point where some who call themselves Christians believe that confession is no longer essential to living a Christian life, or to salvation. For many Christianity is more about having a fire insurance policy, a guarantee, if you would, against hell.
But the Bible knows of no such faith. The Bible teaches us to discover God’s will and then do it. It involves finding out what the Bible says, and then living our lives in accordance with God’s word, not according to our wishes or desires.
What we see is that Christianity is in danger of becoming wrongly defined.
So, what is Christianity? What does it mean to be a Christian? It is to live a Christ-like life, because Christ lives in us, and it is where His will becomes our own. The Bible tells us to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, because it is God who works in us both to will and to do His good pleasure (Philippians 2:12-13).
It is unthinkable, therefore, for someone who calls themselves a disciple of Christ, to keep their faith and belief secret.
Jesus makes this perfectly clear saying, “Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess before the angels of God. But he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.” (Luke 12:8-9)
And this not only applies when we come to faith in Jesus, but it also applies to our lives as believers in Christ, or as Christians.
Dennis Lee is Senior Pastor at Living Waters Fellowship, Mesquite, Nevada. He presently has two books, “From Here to There: A Journey to Spiritual Transformation,” and “Wells of Living Waters,” He also writes a religious column for a local newspaper entitled, “Rediscover the Bible for Life,” along with daily devotionals and thoughts that he posts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Living Waters Fellowship’s Website
Very well put. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel f Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” (Romans 1:16) Also as Acts chapter 4 when they were commanded not to speak at all or teach in the name of Jesus, I love Peter and John’s answer in verses 19-20, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.” When we are transformed by the renewing of our mind in Christ and through His word, regardless the pressure of the world, we cannot help but speak God’s word, being willing at all cost.
Great addition. It is appreciated. Take care and have a great Thanksgiving. God bless