When we compromise, we live our lives less than what God intended for us.
The truth is, we compromise to make other people feel comfortable. But we should always remember that Christianity is not about making people feel comfortable. It’s about getting people saved.
Luke 12:49-51 49 “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished!51 Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division.
There’s something one of my close friends said that really touched me. She said, “Christianity is bloody and raw.”
That is the absolute truth. God killed His only Son for souls to be saved. NO COMPROMISE. Jesus is our perfect example and His words reflect the lack of compromise.
In my opinion, Christianity has been diluted and softened, over the years, to something it isn’t. Human beings rarely like feeling alone, so in order not to feel alone, we compromise. We become friends with the office gossip because we don’t want to eat lunch all alone. We compromise our beliefs in relationships because we want to feel loved and have a “bae.”
It’s very easy to compromise, so easy we don’t even notice it when we are. If you’re not doing what is God’s perfect intention for your life, then you’re compromising. When we compromise, we conform. And the Bible tells us not to be conformed. Just because the world is doing it, doesn’t make it OK. We are called to different. And being different is costly.
Living a life of compromise is costly. When people take bribes, you have to say no; despite your gaping bank balance. If you want to live a life of no compromise, look to our manual. The Bible. God has given us more than enough answers.
If you’re doing anything and God is not at the center, you’ve already compromised your belief. That relationship you’re in, is it to satisfy God or to satisfy self? That job, does it bring you closer or does it take your further away from God?
Living a life of compromise takes dedication and a heart that is after God.
No sex before marriage > this ends all useless dating. Get a man that God has purposed for you and work towards building the Kingdom of God together.
Honestly, I have compromised a lot to make others comfortable. But, it’s enough.
People sin in front of you and you accept it, and when you want to speak on Jesus, they can’t accept it? No!
No more compromise!
And don’t compromise the message.
Raw and direct.
Jesus loves you, it‘s true.
Jesus wants you saved, it’s true.
But Jesus is returning soon.
And only the saved, the genuinely saved, will SEE the Kingdom of Heaven.
No compromise.
We are heirs with Christ, we have that same baptism.
God is waiting to lead you, but you have to be willing to make enemies.
That’s alright.
Jesus said we would be hated for His sake.
If you’re friends with everyone, it means you’ve compromised a lot. Stand your ground. Be sure of the message you’re bringing across >>> study to show yourself approved.
Accept that His message will bring division.
Even Jesus was aware of that, He said He was not bringing peace.
So don’t worry if you don’t either.
Compromise is a killer.
Don’t allow it.