Be Still . . .
Devotionals for Daily Living ©
On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.
(1 Thessalonians 2:4 (NIV))
Paul wasn’t afraid to say what he knew to be true. I often wonder what he would think of our politically correct society? Perhaps I should take that one painful step further and ask the question that too many of us are thinking. How do you think Paul would react when confronted with our politically correct churches?
I hate to say this, but have we become too concerned with pleasing people, with not telling the truth because it would hurt their feelings?
Did Paul ever hold back the truth because it would hurt feelings?
Let’s go one step further. Did Jesus ever hold back the truth because it would hurt feelings? I’ll give you a little hint. Go ask the group of people whom He called a brood of vipers.
Sugar coating the truth does more damage than it does good.
Imagine that you are in a situation where you come across a group of people who are badly injured and dying. You look around and you see that there is a hospital across the street. Do you calmly tell them to be patient and that they will be all right, or do you tell them the truth?
If you want to live, follow me! I will take you to someone who can save you.
Paul knew the urgency of the words that he had been given to preach. He spoke with the desire to help people find salvation no matter what they may think or feel. He knew that his words would make some people angry. He knew that his words would make some people want to imprison him or kill him.
If given a choice between speaking words that please people of that please God, who do you speak to please?
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