Stay Rooted In The Truth
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. – 2 Timothy 3:16
As children of God, we often find ourselves trying to find the balance between love and truth, especially when confronted with situations where maybe a friend is living contrary to God's Word. Our first reaction might be to show empathy, wanting to support them in their choices out of love and compassion. But, we must remember that our allegiance lies first and foremost with God and His truth.
Choosing to shape our beliefs based on the actions of others, even those we care deeply for, is a slippery slope that can lead us away from the path of righteousness. While it may seem loving to affirm someone's behavior, if it contradicts God's Word, it's a dangerous compromise.
The problem lies in us not wanting to offend others, even at the cost of offending God. But as followers of Christ, our loyalty must be unwaveringly anchored in His Word. We cannot prioritize the comfort of others over the truth of God's commands.
Instead, we are called to stand firmly on the Word of God, even if it means facing the discomfort of confrontation or disagreement. Our allegiance to God's truth should outweigh our desire to please others.
It is absolutely critical for us, as children of God, to align our beliefs and actions with the Word of God in total balance. This means loving others well while also remaining steadfast in our commitment to God's truth. So with this in mind, let us not be swayed by the shifting sands of human opinion but rooted firmly in the unchanging truth of God's Word.
As children of God, we often find ourselves trying to find the balance between love and truth, especially when confronted with situations where maybe a friend is living contrary to God's Word. Our first reaction might be to show empathy, wanting to support them in their choices out of love and compassion. But, we must remember that our allegiance lies first and foremost with God and His truth.
Choosing to shape our beliefs based on the actions of others, even those we care deeply for, is a slippery slope that can lead us away from the path of righteousness. While it may seem loving to affirm someone's behavior, if it contradicts God's Word, it's a dangerous compromise.
The problem lies in us not wanting to offend others, even at the cost of offending God. But as followers of Christ, our loyalty must be unwaveringly anchored in His Word. We cannot prioritize the comfort of others over the truth of God's commands.
Instead, we are called to stand firmly on the Word of God, even if it means facing the discomfort of confrontation or disagreement. Our allegiance to God's truth should outweigh our desire to please others.
It is absolutely critical for us, as children of God, to align our beliefs and actions with the Word of God in total balance. This means loving others well while also remaining steadfast in our commitment to God's truth. So with this in mind, let us not be swayed by the shifting sands of human opinion but rooted firmly in the unchanging truth of God's Word.
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I live in an apartment complex where we are expected to be friendly to everyone even when they are offensive. We aren't supposed to be confronting them as we could be labeled as the offensive one. I know Jesus would be loving towards them so I do my best to be friendly to everyone. I still stand on the Word of God.
Heavenly father let your word be a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.holy spirit of God help me to be rooted in serving the Almighty God with all my being for the greater glory of thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.in Jesus name amen