Stand Up For Christ!!

Have you ever been in a situation where 'worldly' actions were taking place around you or you had the opportunity to share the gospel, but failed to take action? Don't worry, most of us have been in that same situation. There will be other opportunities when we will have to stand up for our faith and stand with Christ. That could be in the work place, at school, at the park or playground or even in your own home or at a family function. In this episode Brent Hubbard and I talk about why it is important for us (as Christ followers) to stand up, speak out and be bold in our faith. Brent and I talk about challenges that we, as Christ followers, face both as an individual and as a church (building). Not only are we as individuals called to stand up and share our faith against the world, but local churches are also called to do the same. In some cases standing up (either as an individual or a church) could cause some repercussions, however, the reward WILL be great in heaven. No where in scripture does it say that following Christ will be easy, it actually says the opposite - one verse in particular is John 15:18, Jesus says "If the world hates you, know that it hated me before it hated you" (Red Letters). As Christ followers we should STAND UP, but also be ready to tell others why we believe, just as 1 Peter 15-16 states: "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander" Finally - Christ is not a donkey or an elephant; listen to the episode to hear what is meant by this!