“If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” Most often attributed to Alexander Hamilton, you’ve heard it said before I’m sure. It is especially true in the life of a believer. Disciples (followers, you and I) have been warned about these false teachers and prophets since Jesus was walking this earth.
If we are not careful and stand strong for the gospel of Jesus Christ, we are likely to fall by the wayside and hop on board the next train that comes along with a way that seems a little easier than the one we are on right now. There are many that claim an easier path. There are many that claim there is more than one way. NEWS FLASH: John 14:6 Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
Not to mention names, but I recently heard a ‘feel good, prosperity’ preacher say, on Larry King, “Jesus nailed sin to the cross, why should I bring it up?” He offers a sermon every week telling weak followers that God wants them to be financially prosperous and he never mentions their sins. I can’t find that anywhere in the Bible. In fact the Bible has a whole to say about sin and Hell.
We have to be bold and take a firm stand, even if it is a little hard. Look at Acts 5:20 “Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.” Luke tells us to stand, that means plant your feet and not be moved by the winds of change that Paul warns us about.
Is it going to be easy? No, but it will be rewarding. It is simple, but by no means is it easy. Many have lost their lives because they refused to give way to pressure and threats. Brave, faithful followers have given everything for what they believe.
Will you plant your feet firmly and take a stand?
- ALAN MURPHY
