Today, you and I live in the river of a rapidly moving culture. It’s a culture that is rapidly moving away from truth, righteousness, and morality. It’s a culture as the Bible defines that “does what is right in its own eyes.” As a Christian, who has been called by God and identified by God, you have to swim. With the power of the Holy Spirit, you can swim against this culture. You don’t have to get swept away.
Main Points:
1. The New Testament teaches us that while we are in the world, we are not of the world. We live in this present world, but we do not embrace the values of a world that is rapidly moving away from biblical values. What do we do? We swim. We swim against this fast-moving current.
2. So, how do we swim? First, we swim by ensuring that our hearts and minds are filled with the Word of God. This is essential. Without knowing the truth, we won’t know which values to embrace and which ones to reject. Knowing the truth is vital. Let’s make sure that every single day we are spending time in God’s Word. Read it, memorize it, meditate on it, and obey it.
3. Next, develop strong biblical convictions. In other words, know what you believe. Where do you stand? What strongly held beliefs have you developed based on what the Bible has to say? Biblical convictions help us know where the lines are that we will not cross. These convictions are not simply opinions, ideas, or viewpoints. They are deeply held beliefs that impact our lifestyle.
Today’s Scripture Verses:
Romans 12:2 - “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.”
1 John 2:15 - “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”
1 Peter 3:15-16 - “if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way…”
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