Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Hated By The World

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.        Proverbs 29:27

We often wonder why the world can not accept us as Christians. Even within a country that was based upon religious freedoms, we are challenged daily in the courts, the press and our personal relationships with others. When was the last time that you observed people praying over their meal in public? Were they comfortable in their actions or were they aware that others around them may not approve? Have you personally felt peer pressure for your Christian actions? The answer is yes, we are all aware that our Christian actions are not accepted by the majority of our fellow citizens. Why?

Solomon explains above that we are viewed as an abomination by the wicked. Always have been, always will. We need to recognize the situation and accept it at face value. Perhaps this will minimize our desire to be "accepted" by the main-stream media and our peers in the community. When Jesus prayed for us in John 17, he recognized the evil against us due to us being "in the world but not of the world" (John 17:14-17). He has recognized the challenge, shouldn't we? We are not here to please the world but rather please our Father in heaven!

Have you been hated by the world today? Was it for following His will? Rejoice in knowing that there are two in heaven who love you dearly for your actions (John 17:26).