‘My eager desire and hope being that I never feel ashamed, but that now as ever I may do honour to Christ in my own person by fearless courage.’ – Philippians 1:20
Courage is required to shamelessly live as God intends. To live as a Christian is to deny the world and the old habits that have become distractions from Christ. This life change is so dramatic that it should always be apparent to the non-believer by our action. Such a changed person must be prepared to reject the criticisms of the unbeliever. We as changed people must maintain the life in Christ despite worldly skepticism.
Life in accordance to His will is markedly different than life spent in our will alone. Rather than be held up in justification of our faith, rest in the will of God. We are accountable only to Him. We must continue to behave in accordance with His law, rejecting our will in favor of His. Do not be bothered by the misperceptions of others. Leave your witness, evident in action and speech, to handle the justification in the eyes of others.
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