Dear faithful readers, today I would like to talk about "Instead of Being Ashamed, Defend the Honor of the Gospel the Same Way That You Would Defend Yourself"!
This is a very powerful verse, from the book of Romans 1:16-17, it says, "I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the Gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by faith.' "
Have you ever tried talking about the Gospel in front of your friends who aren't Christians? How did you felt? Were you nervous? Were you afraid? Were you trying to play safe as much as you can as long as your friendship doesn't hit anything sensitive? Well, I'd have to let you know that there is nothing to worry about! You see, there are many people who aren't Christians willing to listen and learn more about who Jesus Christ is! Instead of being afraid to lose a friendship, we should strive towards saving them from going to the fiery depths of hell! How would your friends see the Maker of Heaven and Earth if we only care about keeping our friendships? Yes, there will always be some sense of fear, but don't let the devil talk you down, instead stand up with God's strength and tell the world about Jesus! That's what we're here for!
Let's say you overheard some of your friends talking about God, they are scrutinizing and discriminating God's Name as well as using His Name in vain, what would you do? Allow me to share my experience, I was with 2 of my friends, one was a Christian and one wasn't. They were talking about God, and how it would be funny if they reversed His Name into dog. The went on saying that God is dog! Furthermore, they were making fun of the Creator of Life! I couldn't help but went up to them and told them how wrong they were to do that! Obviously I was disappointed that they didn't care about my comment, but went on making fun of Him. I then isolated myself and prayed to God, asking Him for strength to defend His Name. Finally, I went back to them and started telling them that I've had enough of their intentions using God's name in vain, amazingly they said sorry and stopped! I was really glad that I never backed down in defending His Name!
Obviously, it won't work everytime when you try defending the Lord's Name, but don't give up as God will give you the strength you need!
I encourage you that instead of being ashamed, defend the honor of the Gospel the same way that you would defend yourself! =)
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