September 4
We live in a time that many have referred to as ‘a post-Christian era.’ According to their assessment, modern man has been tried in the courtroom of their opinion and found wanting in the matter of faith in the living, eternal Christ who came to save us, to set us free from bondage to sin. Some of those observers rejoice in what they think they see.
Indeed, there have always been enemies of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There have always been those who persecuted believers to one degree or another. Certainly, our day is one in which that persecution has been exacerbated in many parts of the world.
Even ‘Christian America’ has seen a decline in not only the practice of but the acceptance of Christianity. At a time when carrying a Bible to school can be offensive to fellow students and textbooks are deliberately misrepresenting the contributions of believers in Christ to our government and to our culture, other religions are given a pass in the area of ‘separation of church and state.’
How should believers combat the hostility that can be leveled against them when their faith is assailed? In I Peter 3:15, the impulsive apostle gives us some insight: “In your hearts, set apart Christ as Lord. Be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” God’s method hasn’t changed. He still tenderly woos doubters to Himself.
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