2 Timothy 4:1-5 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;4And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
Is the modern day church a compromising church? Are we as believers 100 percent on board with God’s purpose for completing our mission? What is our mission? We are called to be ambassadors for Christ and win souls. How are we measuring up to this command?
As I look around at churches and fellow Christians, I really wonder if we have lost our way. It seems like the church is so afraid of hurting someone else’s feelings that they forget to share the truth. If we share God’s word we are labeled as “intolerant” or “hateful.” Have we conformed God’s word to appease those with itching ears? God’s word has not changed. God Himself has not changed. Why has the church changed? Changing to the world’s idea of Christianity has never been God’s plan for spreading the truth of the gospel.
In the 33 years Jesus spent on this earth, He never conformed His teaching to fit the world’s needs. He actually commands us to conform to His way. We are called to be in this world but not part of this world. When we are saved we are set apart. 1 John 2:15 says “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” What is loving the world? The simple answer is loving sin. God is a loving God, but he is also a holy God. He cannot go back on His word. God will not tolerate sin, so why do we? We are to give people the good news of the uncompromising gospel so God can deliver them of their sin so they too can have everlasting life.
Its impossible to preach the gospel if we are afraid to tell the truth. Giving the truth is not intolerant or hateful. Letting everyone who will listen know that they too can experience the love of our Savior is the ultimate expression of true love. Hate is compromising and allowing people to die without the real Jesus. We should yearn for all to come to know Jesus and inherit the kingdom of God.
The Bible is very up front about sin. Romans 3:23 tells us ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of God. We all need redemption. Jesus died for all of us. No one is beyond Gods grace. Be bold and share God’s true word with everyone. Let our hearts break for the lost. Make a commitment to be strong in the Word and love people enough to tell them the truth. Do not compromise God’s word. Take seriously the commandment to “fulfill your ministry.” 2 Timothy 4:5
Prayer: Father thank you for Your word and grace. Let us not compromise Your word for itching ears but let us speak boldly for Your gospel and truth. Lord, break our hearts for the lost souls in this world. Let us never miss an opportunity to share Jesus with everyone we have contact with. Thank you for sending your Son to die for our sins. We love You and praise You always. Amen
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Amen, Sister! We as followers are actually called to be a peculiar people… If we look or act like the rest of the world, what is it that would set us apart in the eyes of a lost person. We have to try and be a witness every single opportunity we can. And most of the time, we witness to people without every saying a word.
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a PECULIAR people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
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