Newsletter
July - August 2010
Volume 142
WHEN MILITANCY IS CALLED "MEAN"!
I Timothy 6:12(a)
Fight the good fight of faith,
In the book of I Timothy chapter 6 we find the Apostle Paul is dealing with some initial instructions to the young preacher Timothy.
This chapter could be effortlessly outlined like this:
I. Paul's Warnings To The People. (verses 1-10)
II. Paul's Words To The Pastor. (verses 11-21)
It is while the Apostle Paul is dealing (under the direct inspiration of the Holy Spirit) with "Paul's Words To The Pastor" that the believer sees that they are not to be passive in their own personal battle for the whole body of truth!
The sister verse of I Timothy 6:12 is II Timothy 4:7.
Evangelist Oliver B. Greene once said, "We are soldiers of the cross, and we are not to be deserters, slackers nor cowards."
Friend, you and I (those of us that are saved) must remain steadfast in what we believe, even if it is looked upon by many as being subborn!
There are at least three areas where the believer's strong belief's will cause some to call them shallow bullies.
I. WHEN YOU BELIEVE YOUR SCRIPTURES ARE INSPIRED.
The christian can count on being labeled "mean" in this hour of capitulation when they firmly believe that their Scriptures are inspired. (II Timothy 3:16) It's by way of the God-BREATHED Manual, that the christian and the church can have the life changing God BLESSED Message. The moment you question the preserved inspiration of the Bible, is when someone should give you a breath mint because your words reek with brimstone! (Genesis 3:1) When you believe your Scriptures are inspired!
II. WHEN YOU BELIEVE YOUR STANDARDS ARE IMPORTANT.
The christian can count on being labeled "mean" in this hour of capitulation when they firmly believe that their standards are important. (Isaiah 59:19) Mark it down, when the banner is thrown in the trunk, the devil slides under the steering wheel! It's the clean globe of right living that gives distance to the christian's testimony. (Matthew 5:16) When you believe your standards are important!
III. WHEN YOU BELIEVE YOUR SACRIFICES ARE INVESTMENTS.
The christian can count on being labeled "mean" in this hour of capitulation when they firmly believe that their sacrifices are investments. (Hebrews 6:10) Every sacrifice, shed tear and scar for the Savior is noted by Heaven. Believer's don't mind what the price tag for laboring for eternity may be, when they know God is keeping the "books"! (Malachi 3:16) When you believe your sacrifices are investments!
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