RE: Standing Alone / Courage to Stand for the Truth
Unfortunately, many Christians are afraid of speaking the truth with boldness. Most especially as it relates to other religions, there have been a lot of religious wars in the past for almost same issue. Like in my country, a woman was killed by some Muslim guys just because she went about preaching in the area were their mosque is located. This happens about a year ago, she had received threats from them to stop preaching around the location of the mosque, but she continued to share the gospel even till she was stoned to death. So what kind of effect you think such an event would bring upon Christians? Most especially those who live in places where there are people from other religious group, what do you think would be in their heart hearing such a sad news?
Of course, here lies the most prevalent area of compromise, because many are afraid just not to become victim of such an incident, and by so doing, the boldness for speaking the truth is therefore absent. This is a call for concern, most Christians don't understand the major cost of being a follower of Christ,
This is what Jesus said in (Matthew 24:9 NIV) :
Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me.
Jesus knew all these evils will happen to His followers but how many of our Christian brethren understand this verse? Many became Chrstians because they only want good things from God, and they don't want to feel any inch of suffering. The moment such Christians felt things aren't working too well, they become blasphemers. In as much as there are benefits in Christianity while on earth, we shouldn't forget the fact that Christ did not come to teach about the kingdom of this world but that of heaven, and in same heaven lies the greater benefits.
If Christians can understand the cost of being a follower of Christ, then the issue of compromise will be no more, the boldness for the truth will stand no matter the condition.
Thanks for this piece @livingwaters I am always happy when I see spirited topics as this one... God bless you!
@andrewade, God bless that woman! She had dedication like Stephen in acts 7.
That is truly just amazing, what you shared here and what she did. She stood for the truth of Christ, right to the end.
You really blessed me with this brother. Here in the USA, the people's lives aren't threatened to point of being stoned for speaking the truth in Christ, but things are changing quickly.
Prayers for all of our brothers and sisters around the world.
God bless you much. @andrewade.
Amen! Thank you...