Follow Christ Not The Group

I cannot tell you the number of times I spoke truth in a group of family members who reviled me for it, then later a person would approach me to agree, but never agreeing in the gathering as a means of support.

Perhaps there were others, but the bombastic rebellious ones intimidated the group, so much so, that even those who knew I spoke truth would not engage to come alongside.

There are surely others like this who are reading this post. Don't become discouraged by it when it happens. Every encounter where I had to stand alone was another growth spurt.

The joy from having defended God's principles is far greater than the acceptance of the ungodly.

Psalm 1:1-2 "1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.…"

John 12:43 "43 For they loved praise from men more than praise from God. "

Proverbs 24:1 "1 Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; 2 For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble.…"

1 John 2:15-17
"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. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever."