We have all seen examples of high profile “Christians” who by their publicly bad behavior give those who oppose Christianity anecdotes to demonstrate hypocrisy and paint all Christians with that brush. For every one of those bad examples, there are thousands of Christians who do amazing things that bring great glory to God, through their churches, charitable organizations, missions, and hundreds of other places and means.
Peter writes in 1 Peter 2:15, “It is God’s will that your good lives should silence those who foolishly condemn the Gospel without knowing what it can do for them, having never experienced it’s power.”
We need to be those positive, helpful, and hopeful people that show how being saved by Christ makes us different and “silences” those who would criticize Christians in general.
Dear Lord, what amazing things you have done for us through your love. Help us reflect that love and confidence in you to those around us, So that your Spirit might also work on them. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
This is very true. Today’s environment is a prime example. It’s hard to understand those who “call themselves” Christians from non Christians. I think the most important thing is to focus on the Savior, what He represents and who He Is. As disciples of Christ we are not called to change people but to love them. Our voting in the secular world should reflect our values. Moreover, let us keep watch as well as pray before acting on our decisions. Satan is the author of confusion. So, as Christians we do not rely on our own strengths and understandings. Our direction comes from God. Trying to change a people and their ways is not LOVE is. We are no longer behaving or looking like Christians. Even God gives each of us a choice. Pray and Love. Recognize your relatives.
Thank you for the message.