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Indifference
Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him, but if Baal is god, follow him." The people said nothing. 1 Kings 18:21 NIV
I believe indifference is one of the greatest sins of our day!
Jesus said He wished we were either hot or cold, but to be lukewarm made Him want to puke! (well, that's what He said) God wants His followers to take a stand! He wants us to be bold in our decision to put Him first in our lives! God does not want fence riders!
Yet, we are full of them, aren't we? Recently I was at a civic meeting in town. There were several influential people around. I had just recently appeared on a local Christian television show. More than once in the meeting people came up to me and mentioned that they had seen me on the program. This didn't surprise me. What did surprise me (really not) was that each one whispered his or her comments about my appearance on TV. The rest of the conversation was at a normal volume, but anything that might mention....you know....religion...was kept at a mute rate.
Also, it is getting more and more difficult it seems to find someone who will pray at a public function. If there is not a pastor close by...what will we do?
In political and business concerns, we seldom hear God mentioned as a reason to do or not to do something. It is easy to use economic numbers or social reasoning, but what are God's thoughts on the issues? They are not included!
Elijah was calling for the people to choose a side. Draw a line in the sand and step to one side or the other. Which will it be? God....or Baal? Pick your leader and follow Him!
Yet the people said.......nothing!
The choice is no different today! Don't be silent! Make a decision! Choose your leader! Follow Him!
And, remember, eternity is affected by your answer!
I believe indifference is one of the greatest sins of our day!
Jesus said He wished we were either hot or cold, but to be lukewarm made Him want to puke! (well, that's what He said) God wants His followers to take a stand! He wants us to be bold in our decision to put Him first in our lives! God does not want fence riders!
Yet, we are full of them, aren't we? Recently I was at a civic meeting in town. There were several influential people around. I had just recently appeared on a local Christian television show. More than once in the meeting people came up to me and mentioned that they had seen me on the program. This didn't surprise me. What did surprise me (really not) was that each one whispered his or her comments about my appearance on TV. The rest of the conversation was at a normal volume, but anything that might mention....you know....religion...was kept at a mute rate.
Also, it is getting more and more difficult it seems to find someone who will pray at a public function. If there is not a pastor close by...what will we do?
In political and business concerns, we seldom hear God mentioned as a reason to do or not to do something. It is easy to use economic numbers or social reasoning, but what are God's thoughts on the issues? They are not included!
Elijah was calling for the people to choose a side. Draw a line in the sand and step to one side or the other. Which will it be? God....or Baal? Pick your leader and follow Him!
Yet the people said.......nothing!
The choice is no different today! Don't be silent! Make a decision! Choose your leader! Follow Him!
And, remember, eternity is affected by your answer!
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