Have you ever been faced with a situation where you had to speak up for what you believe? Did you sp
Have you ever been faced with a situation where you had to speak up for what you believe? Did you speak up or stay silent?It can be difficult to be the odd one out - to stand on your own for what you believe while everyone stands against you.Our persecuted family knows this all too well. They’ve had to make the hard choice to stand alone in their beliefs and not only to stand but to endure ridicule, violence and even death for it.Unfortunately, “our cultural climate doesn’t allow for dissenting voices that include a biblical viewpoint. As a Christian, speaking the truth in this context is hard, but it must be done,” says Aaron Shamp, a writer, speaker and lead pastor of Redeemer City Church.We don’t need to be aggressive about it.“In our day, speaking the truth means bravely going against the dominant cultural narratives that are destroying lives. Telling the truth means defending the Gospel, human life, biblical doctrine and the most vulnerable members of society,” he says.“Whether it is the Gospel, a social issue or something else, speak with courage. Unapologetically stand upon the truth. Discover your boldness from Jesus and from the authority of God’s Word.”Till the very end, may we courageously speak up for the truth, but may we do so from the authority of God’s Word and with humility. May it be said about our lives that we spoke up for the things that mattered, the things that pointed others to Christ. -- source link
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