The expectation of our Messiah's arrival had been etched in millions of believers for such a long, long time. Many believed that they would be alive to witness this glorious event. Still this wasn't the time to pause or rest from Godly deeds and just coast their way until the Messiah appeared. Quite the contrary. One person in fact, did not waiver in any way and entrenched himself deeper in Godly obediance. His conviction to serve God was exemplary and his courage was formidable. He had been tasked to prepare the way for the return of the Messiah. This person was fearless and would challenged any leaders who sinned.
John [the Baptist] also publicly criticized Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, for marrying Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for many other wrongs he had done.
- Luke 3:19 -
Today many believe that our Lord's coming is eminent and I do hope it is. But let me ask this question. Are many Christians coasting along just waiting for Jesus to return? Are some turning a blind eye to evil? Or are we actively participating in spreading the Gospel and correcting wrong doing?
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed.
- Proverbs 31:8 -
Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?"
- James 2:15-16 -
If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them.
- James 4:17 -
'To ignore evil is to become an accomplice to it.”
- Martin Luther King Jr. -
We do not turn our eyes on evil. We do not pay evil with evil, but we voice and stand against it. We resist evil. Be of good courage and actively participate in His message. Stand up for Jesus.
The Kingdom of God is nigh. Are you still standing?
John [the Baptist] also publicly criticized Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, for marrying Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for many other wrongs he had done.
- Luke 3:19 -
Today many believe that our Lord's coming is eminent and I do hope it is. But let me ask this question. Are many Christians coasting along just waiting for Jesus to return? Are some turning a blind eye to evil? Or are we actively participating in spreading the Gospel and correcting wrong doing?
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed.
- Proverbs 31:8 -
Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?"
- James 2:15-16 -
If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them.
- James 4:17 -
'To ignore evil is to become an accomplice to it.”
- Martin Luther King Jr. -
We do not turn our eyes on evil. We do not pay evil with evil, but we voice and stand against it. We resist evil. Be of good courage and actively participate in His message. Stand up for Jesus.
The Kingdom of God is nigh. Are you still standing?
