Embracing the Truth Within the Faith

Scripture: Think straight. Awaken to the holiness of life. No more playing fast and loose with resurrection facts. Ignorance of God is a luxury you can’t afford in times like these. Aren’t you embarrassed that you’ve let this kind of thing go on as long as you have? 1 Corinthians 15:34

Observation: Paul is giving the church at Corinth a true word about resurrection, and that word is simple ... it must be true, for the truth and faith found in Jesus includes resurrection as a core component. It would be impossible and illogical to 'believe' in Jesus, and doubt resurrection, when it is the resurrection of Jesus that both proves is Messiahship, and is declared by the apostles who are teaching all the other truths. It is ignorant to believe it all, believe the teaching of witnesses, then question the key fact.

Application: Today, I am thinking of this fact ... God hates sin, and has taught us through multiple lessons how we should live in order to have the best life possible. Christian faith in Jesus is all about receiving forgiveness and salvation, and thus entering into relationship with God and therefore that best life possible. Therefore, how can any Christian become a champion of sin?

I heard a pastor today say that the parable of the 10 virgins is actual prophesy that, in the end times, 50 percent of the churches will be false churches that are actively rejecting Jesus. At first, I thought that extreme, but as I think on it I realize it is happening. Denominations are becoming active champions of sin, following doctrines that are illogical, taking positions that are impossible, ignorantly declaring belief while rejecting the truth found in such belief.

The entire Church should be embarrassed we have allowed these debates to occur. While we should not fight publicly, we can simply acknowledge what Jesus has told us ... half the churches have (or will) let their lamps go out, and Jesus will not admit them. As for me and my house, we will ensure we keep our lamps lit, and that we are within a community that aligns to the truth and not just the faith.

Prayer: Lord, I struggle sometimes to pray in a manner that would hope your prophetic words do not come to pass, for I know they will. Therefore, today I only ask that you give us wisdom to embrace all the elements of truth that comprise our faith. May we do better to obey all your words and teachings and precepts, for they all point to the hope and salvation found in Jesus. Amen.