RESIST
I see this word on clothing items and more
recently, on lapel pins. Resist what? It seems that the subliminal message that
is being sent is to “resist all authority”. We see those words on t-shirts from
the OBEY line of clothing. Clenched fist, resist. As a Christian we are called
to resist a whole different set of issues. We are called to resist temptation.
We are called to resist sinning. To resist passing judgment. To resist all
ungodliness. These are things that are
worth resisting. Resisting authority can lead to anarchy, which, it would seem,
is what some progressive, freethinking people are looking for. Buck the system.
Live and let live. You leave me to live as I choose and I will do the same for
you. What standard are they living by? There is no standard. It becomes
individualized. Everyone has his or her own idea of what is right and wrong. No
absolutes. We serve a God of absolutes. He is consistent. He is unchanging. His
standards, found in the Bible, are the bedrock of Christendom. Rules to follow
which lead to peace, contentment and joy in spite of our circumstances. There
is forgiveness offered for the taking. There is a call to allegiance and being
his representative in a dark and sinful world. The opposite of resistance is
surrender and that is what Christianity really is. Surrender to that which is
fair and right and just. Farewell to selfishness and hate. Resist no more,
surrender and fall into the loving arms of Christ. Until next time, walk with
the King and be a blessing! rlkeller
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