There is a frightening idea floating around Christiandom that is used by the devil to silence the born-again believer.
This idea is that we should mind our own business and leave others alone. Another aspect of this idea is the thinking that we should only judge ourselves and no one else.
The first idea that we should mind our own business flies in the face of the gospel that tells us to "snatch those how are perishing from the fire." If we love people we want to share with them how to become saved and what that wonderful salvation brings for them if they choose it.
Those who do not want us to share the gospel are often those who hate to be told they are wrong or in need of a Savior. They use the intimidation of "mind your own business" to mock and demean anyone who cares deeply about the salvation of others. The devil knows if believers stop speaking the Word to others he can have a greater influence for evil in the world.
The devil has been working from the beginning to influence mankind to hate God. The devil, the ultimate narcissist wants mankind to follow him into hell.
The devil hates what God loves, he will do whatever he can to cause the ruin and demise of mankind because he knows God loves His own creation.
The devil will even claim what we do to obey Christ is foolish and evil. He will come against us any way he can to stop the flow of information in God's Word that would cause many to become born again.
Next time you are rebuffed, excluded, and hated by people remember it happened to Christ first and then the apostles. Those who are prideful and resistant to the truth will be used of the devil to attack us whenever and wherever he can get away with it.
We are living in an apostate age in which false Christianity is on steroids. More falsehoods are coming out of the church gatherings than truth.
Remember too that Noah was alone, only eight people were in solidarity. Remember Lot, remember Elijah, Elisha, Joseph who was thrown into a well by his brothers, David who was hated by his own son who wanted to kill him.
There are many more examples in the Word of God in which the prophets of old and the followers of Jesus Christ were targeted by those whom satan was using in his attempt to thwart the gospel message.
Satan has been on a rampage from the very beginning of his existence. He will not stop, but he was defeated at the cross and can have no effect on born-again believers. He cannot ruin them, they are secure in Christ, He keeps them until He comes for them.
Hallelujah!!!!!
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