Monday, February 1, 2021

The Real Cost of Discipleship.

 We are commanded not to be conformed to this world- that is, not to compromise ourselves with the corrupt customs of our day. The Christian must not be such a compliant tailor as to cut the coat of his profession according to popular fashion. Instead, he must stand fixed to his principles, openly showing he is a citizen of heaven by clothing himself in garments of truth. It takes great courage to disregard the abasement you will surely meet for your nonconformity. Sadly, there are many who cannot stand the strain. Too often we have seen a self-tailored cloak of pride tossed hurriedly over the heavenly garment of imputed righteousness by one who fears the derision of men if he dares 'confess Christ openly' (John 7:13). How many lose heaven because they are ashamed to go there in a 'fool's' coat!

While some will mock, others will persecute to death the Christian who will not conform in principle or practice.

[William Gurnall]


John 15:19 ...  If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

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