In reading this article the sense of being in the world and not of the world resonates in my spirit. It is indeed how we live out our faith that will make the difference in the end. We have a golden opportunity to use our distinctiveness as a starting point of our Christian witness, and not as a tool for divisiveness.
The Declaration of Independence under The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America July 4, 1776 states the following "When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with one another, and to assume among the Powers of the Earth, the separate and equal Station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the Separation."
Separation it would seem is necessary, but the reasons must be known. Alvin Reid in his 'Handbook on Evangelism' has a chapter 'The potency of Consistency: Character' under which he lists the following:
- Live by principle, not by feelings
- Listen to God, not to popular opinion
- Prioritize sacrifice rather than comfort
- Consider the long-term consequence of your decisions
Pax Vobiscum
Pastor Robert A. Stewart J.P.
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