The Consequences Of Compromise
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“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds†Titus 2:11-14
Stuck again. Is that an apt description of your life? It is for many Christians. Some know exactly why they are stalled, but they’ve been unable to move past the sin that trips them up. Others feel blind to the source of their troubles but perceive that all they do is run in place. Many believers have become discouraged about their situation.
Israel, the Lord’s chosen nation, had a history of defeat because they yielded to temptation instead of obeying God’s commands. Compromise defeats us too. God calls His children to live obedient lives, but instead, we are usually occupied with our own self-centered needs. At the same time, we are influenced by both the world and the Devil. The truth is that our selfish side prefers reinterpreting God’s commands to suit ourselves. The world clamors for us to join its way of thinking but shows little or no inclination to follow God’s way. Satan seeks to gain a foothold in our lives through our disobedience and compromise of God’s laws.
The Lord commands us to rid our lives of ungodliness (Titus 2:11-12) and He provides the Holy Spirit’s power, which enables us. He expects us not to yield. When we compromise, we start losing His power that helps us stand firm.
To fight compromise, begin with your thinking. Have you agreed with God that your attitude or action is displeasing to Him? Have you set your mind on obedience, whatever the cost? Only foolish people think they can compromise and live a victorious Christ-centered life.
Question: What kind of compromises have you been taking (or been tempted to take) lately?
About this Author: Charles Stanley
