Thoughts from a Random Mind

 

            I see the word “Resist” on clothing items and more recently, on lapel pins. Resist what? It seems that the subliminal message that is being sent is to “resist all authority”. We see those words on t-shirts from the OBEY line of clothing. Clenched fist, resist. As a Christian we are called to resist a whole different set of issues. We are called to resist temptation. We are called to resist sinning. To resist passing judgment. To resist all ungodliness.  These are things that are worth resisting. Resisting authority can lead to anarchy, which, it would seem, is what some progressive, free thinking people are looking for. Buck the system. Live and let live. Leave me to live as I choose and I will do the same for you. What standard are they living by? They have no standard. It becomes individualized. Everyone has his or her own idea of what is right and wrong. No absolutes. We serve a God of absolutes. He is consistent. He is unchanging. His standards, found in the Bible, are the bedrock of Christendom. Rules to follow which lead to peace, contentment and joy in spite of our circumstances. There is forgiveness offered for those who seek it. There is a call to allegiance and being his representative in a dark and sinful world. The opposite of resistance is surrender and that is what Christianity really is. Surrender to that which is fair and right and just. Farewell to selfishness and hate. Resist no more, surrender and fall into the loving arms of Christ. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!  

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries