‘If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world…the world hates you’ (John. 15:19; NKJV).
No one truly belongs to Jesus that is not hated by the world. The reason for this is, the world system runs contrary to the way Christianity works. For example, the world believes in being smart. Jesus commands His brethren and followers to be honest. The world system encourages retaliation, but Jesus commands forgiveness. The world system is driven by self-centredness. Christianity is about selflessness.
What the world system sees as foolishness is what Christianity sees as wisdom. The world system sees simplicity as stupidity. The world system takes forgiveness for weakness. The world system is that of oppression, brutality, prejudice, blackmail, manipulation and persecution. But Jesus taught His disciples to let go. When you are committed to Jesus, you should expect open or secret oppositions.
Things are getting more difficult for those who want to stay true to their Saviour at this time. Due to this, many Christians are beginning to lower the standard of their commitment. To escape being persecuted, and to go with the flow, a lot of Christians have denied Christ. They go the way of the ungodly and cast their pearls before pigs. Even among Christians, when you show ‘too much’ commitment to the things of God, be ready to be called names.
Dear friend, have you made up your mind to cut off from every attachment to worldliness? Is your heart still with God? Is this world all that you pursue? This world passes away with all its enticement. There is really nothing worth losing one’s soul for on this earth. Nothing will last forever on earth. It’s better to be called a fool on earth than to be a fool forever in hell. There’s no sitting on the fence. Decide where you want to be today. May you make the right choice. In Jesus name!
Today’s Corporate Prayer: We stand against the spirit of discouragement, prayerlessness and backsliding. In Jesus mighty name!
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