Voice of Truth - Apathetic Christians
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Why have Christians become so apathetic? It seems most Christians have no desire to stand up for what is right or to even share their faith. Yet, will complain about the condition of the world today. We are to be salt and light.
Matthew 5:13-16, 13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
This applies to individual and churches. Salt was used to preserve and to add to the flavor. Salt was highly valued in biblical times. It is our responsibility to preserve the Christian values our country was founded on. It is also our responsibility to preserve the Word of God in it's original meaning. We have states and churches affirming the homo-sexual lifestyle. We have people walking our streets and coming to our doors who preach a false gospel. While Christians sit by and do nothing. We must use our voice in the culture, while we still have one. We have an opportunity to add to our culture. But it must be done before we lose our taste. If Christians don't stand up soon, we will be useless and will be thrown out. There are hundred of issues we have willingly taken a backseat on. Our perspective needs to be voiced in the discussion.
We are also called to be light. When was the last time you shared your faith with an unbeliever? Our churches are not being cities on a hill. And as individual we are keeping our lights under a basket. It is time to get out of the church building and do good works before men. We can't glorify God, if we are not reaching out to those He calls us to reach. One person can make a difference. Andrew is not one of the most prominent disciples, but it was he who brought Peter to Jesus ( John 1;40-42 ). The next person you witness to could be the next missionary who sees 3000 come to Christ. The power is not in us to do miraculous things. But God will use the weak and foolish. And He can work great things through us.
Take the box off of your light, and don't wait until you have lost your taste. Let's strive to make a difference.
Matthew 5:13-16, 13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
This applies to individual and churches. Salt was used to preserve and to add to the flavor. Salt was highly valued in biblical times. It is our responsibility to preserve the Christian values our country was founded on. It is also our responsibility to preserve the Word of God in it's original meaning. We have states and churches affirming the homo-sexual lifestyle. We have people walking our streets and coming to our doors who preach a false gospel. While Christians sit by and do nothing. We must use our voice in the culture, while we still have one. We have an opportunity to add to our culture. But it must be done before we lose our taste. If Christians don't stand up soon, we will be useless and will be thrown out. There are hundred of issues we have willingly taken a backseat on. Our perspective needs to be voiced in the discussion.
We are also called to be light. When was the last time you shared your faith with an unbeliever? Our churches are not being cities on a hill. And as individual we are keeping our lights under a basket. It is time to get out of the church building and do good works before men. We can't glorify God, if we are not reaching out to those He calls us to reach. One person can make a difference. Andrew is not one of the most prominent disciples, but it was he who brought Peter to Jesus ( John 1;40-42 ). The next person you witness to could be the next missionary who sees 3000 come to Christ. The power is not in us to do miraculous things. But God will use the weak and foolish. And He can work great things through us.
Take the box off of your light, and don't wait until you have lost your taste. Let's strive to make a difference.
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