Answer in Faith
June 23, 2023
Blessings folk!
Too many professing Believers walk in Fear rather than in Faith.
Think about it.
Start with yourself.
We “buy-into” the fear of the world, the fear of man.
There is very little discerning of the Spirit.
There is much reaction of emotion.
Give heed to the Word of the Lord…
1 Pe 3:13-17
Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed.
Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,
but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy,
always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered,
those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
For it is better to suffer for doing good,
if that should be God’s will,
than for doing evil.
ESV
Fear not those who threaten to harm.
Be zealous for good.
If you do suffer for the sake of righteousness, you will be blessed.
Therefore, do not be troubled.
Again!
Fear not!
Rather determine to react correctly within the heart.
What are we to do?
Honor Christ as holy.
He Who dwells within each Believer in the fulness of the Godhead!
This does not mean that we “sit back and take it”.
Be prepared.
Be able to make a defense to anyone who asks.
Ask what?
“What is the reason for the hope that you have?”
We are to answer gently.
We are to answer with respect.
We are to answer with a good conscience.
We are to answer “The Lord Jesus Christ!”
Selah!