contradict God’s instructions. Yet, as followers of Christ, we have the privilege and responsibility to protect every word written in Scripture. Standing for truth may come at a cost—some may face fines, imprisonment, or social rejection under ungodly leadership. "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted" (2 Timothy 3:12, ESV).
However, in our fight for truth, we must act and speak with love. "Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into Him who is the head—Christ" (Ephesians 4:15, ESV). We love people, but we must never condone sin or embrace lifestyles that contradict God's commands. In recent years, Christians have faced penalties for standing firm, yet we are reminded: "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell" (Matthew 10:28, NIV).
The call is clear: fight for the purity of the Gospel, remain steadfast in faith, and trust in God's ultimate justice.
Christians are called to be the light of the world, and our actions and speech must reflect all that is good. Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden” (Matthew 5:14, ESV). This means that our lives should stand as a beacon of hope, truth, and righteousness for others to see.
When we live according to God's ordained purpose, we walk in continual victory—spiritually, emotionally, and even physically. The world will see the goodness of God in our lives and desire what we have. However, many believers fall short of God's promises, living in poverty, sickness, and broken relationships. Yet, Scripture tells us, “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3, ESV). If we are not experiencing the fullness of God's blessings, we must examine whether we are truly walking in faith, obedience, and the authority given to us through Christ.
Our words carry power, but more importantly, our actions become the Bible to unbelievers. The Apostle Paul reminds us, "You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone" (2 Corinthians 3:2, NIV). People may never open a physical Bible, but they will observe our lives. Do our lives reflect Christ? Do we love others as He commanded? Are we demonstrating the fruits of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23, NIV)?
Ultimately, it is our responsibility to bring others into the saving grace of Jesus Christ. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19, ESV). We are called not only to reflect Christ but to actively lead others to Him through our witness, our love, and our unwavering stand for righteousness.
Let us commit to living as true lights in a dark world, so that others may see Christ in us and be drawn to His saving grace.
