How ought we to live…?
‘ Do not let the world squeeze you into its own mould ‘, are relevant words for today.
It seems that many in the church wish to be accepted by the world rather than to ‘ be in it not of it ‘ as it states in the Word of God.
Consequently instead of affecting the culture for good as our forebears did in past days,
many today seek to model their beliefs on the cultural changes that have been made by the world.
Thus we find the cultural norm for all to have the right to their own opinion on any issue,
Is adopted by some mainstream churches who are prepared to accept all faiths as of equal worth.
To assert that Jesus is the only Way Truth and Life that leads to God runs contrary to this view.
To state that our faith is unique and provides the only means of salvation for all, is therefore frowned upon.
Similarly, the concept of sinfulness is considered to be outmoded and that our behaviour is a matter of personal choice,
What really matters is to be tolerant, understanding and non condemnationary of all but the most heinous activities.
Even some of these can be excused by an examination of the circumstances which influenced their choice
The love of God is spoken of. without mention of the sin that caused Christ to suffer death on the cross.
Many of our hospitals, schools, orphanages and social institutions owe their origins to the influence of believers,
who, guided by the Word of God, established a moral code with clear parameters which contributed to the well being of our land,
whilst clearly stating the motivation for what they did to be to serve the living God, seeing this as fulfilling their role as believers,
In no way were they allowing the world to squeeze them into its own mould, preferring rather to offer ‘ the world ‘ the opportunity for change.
As those therefore who claim to be followers of the Lord Jesus Christ we need to be aware of Satan’s schemes
We must contend against the world the flesh and the devil by living according to the guidance given in the Word of God.
Being unswerving in fellowship, worship and the proclamation of the gospel and all that this means:
The renouncing of sin, leading to repentance,and forgiveness , acknowledging Christ as Lord of all and living accordingly..
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