Fitted Into God's Work; Uncompromised Righteousness

What this episode covers

1 Peter 5:10. We should have some backbone in our faith to be prepared to resist the evil one. We should be so engaged pleasing God and living out the Christian walk that Satan seeks to attack us. Transformation leads to opposition. Instead of how much did you suffer, it's how did you suffer? Complaining? Joyfully? A few men of God stood up and did not compromise that Christians live the righteousenss of God. Eg. Billy Sunday, prohibition, Barbershop quartets (low crime). John the Baptist spoke out about the king's evil that he got arrested. We are not in a blessed state if we are not suffering. We are in a compromised stated and the world does not see us as a threat. We have such as little impact on the world because we are not living in truth and righteousness. There is no joy in being at peace with ungodly men/the world. Martyrs are bright lights in a dark place. Their dark place is no darker than ours, so our lights must not be as bright. We should be students to the international believers who suffer. We should be disconcerted that we have it so easy. "Why can't we all get along? I'll compromise to you, because you will never agree with me." With pierced ears, women expect pain to look beautiful. Oh that we would care more about looking spiritually beautiful than living a painless life. After you have suffered and stood for a while, then God will step in and bless. He is waiting for you to endure to the end. Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, Azariah did not compromise to King Nebuchadnezzar. Joseph in prison never stopped trusting God. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13. There should not be doubt or fear in your faith which is why we have pastor and teachers. 2 Timothy 3:16-17. If you love something more than God, this won't happen. What is the best for me that I can be in this age?