"12I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to do his work. He considered me trustworthy and appointed me to serve him, 13even though I used to blaspheme the name of Christ. In my insolence, I persecuted his people. But God had mercy on me because I did it in ignorance and unbelief. 14Oh, how generous and gracious our Lord was! He filled me with the faith and love that come from Christ Jesus. 15This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. 16But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life. 17All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen." (1 Timothy 3:12-17 NLT)
I was asked the other day why people so aggressively, rudely, and even violently rebuke Christianity and those who follow Christ Jesus. The answer, in its essence, is rather simple; for if the above passage is true, then those who do not believe are living a lie and destined for eternal damnation. Strong words, but true - and the greatest love that we can have for our fellow humans is to speak that truth to them boldly. That does not mean aggressively, rudely, or violently - it means boldly. Human beings love darkness, love their sin, and love the world that teases them daily with the promise of dominion that is simply not reality. The Light came into the world and overcame the darkness. Do you belive this?
I was asked the other day why people so aggressively, rudely, and even violently rebuke Christianity and those who follow Christ Jesus. The answer, in its essence, is rather simple; for if the above passage is true, then those who do not believe are living a lie and destined for eternal damnation. Strong words, but true - and the greatest love that we can have for our fellow humans is to speak that truth to them boldly. That does not mean aggressively, rudely, or violently - it means boldly. Human beings love darkness, love their sin, and love the world that teases them daily with the promise of dominion that is simply not reality. The Light came into the world and overcame the darkness. Do you belive this?
RSS Feed