Meeting in Secret
In many parts of the world, Christians are persecuted to the extent that they don't have freedom to meet together, they don't have church buildings and subsequently must meet in secret. Oppressive regimes hunt out, arrest and often torture our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Even in our own country, we see our freedom deteriorating as secularists attempt to push religion, especially Christianity, to the fringes. Vigilance is the price we pay for freedom. I appreciate those who are active in the political arena and law firms that specialize in cases protecting religious freedom. We must not allow the intimidation of those who scoff at religion to keep us from exercising our rights as citizens to practice our faith. To disengage from the arena is to put ourselves in the same place as our persecuted brethren. Not only that, but the resources that we are able to provide them with would cause them to be doubly affected if our expression of faith was inhibited.
Who would have thought, even a scant 20 years ago, that Christianity would be under such attack in the U.S. Fortunately we have the tools of prayer and legal alternatives to mount an adequate defense. Paul trusted in God, but also appealed to Caesar as a Roman citizen. Let's use both, but remember to confront our enemies with the grace of God and not succumb to using tactics that are dishonorable and bring accusation against the gospel and Christians.
Even in our own country, we see our freedom deteriorating as secularists attempt to push religion, especially Christianity, to the fringes. Vigilance is the price we pay for freedom. I appreciate those who are active in the political arena and law firms that specialize in cases protecting religious freedom. We must not allow the intimidation of those who scoff at religion to keep us from exercising our rights as citizens to practice our faith. To disengage from the arena is to put ourselves in the same place as our persecuted brethren. Not only that, but the resources that we are able to provide them with would cause them to be doubly affected if our expression of faith was inhibited.
Who would have thought, even a scant 20 years ago, that Christianity would be under such attack in the U.S. Fortunately we have the tools of prayer and legal alternatives to mount an adequate defense. Paul trusted in God, but also appealed to Caesar as a Roman citizen. Let's use both, but remember to confront our enemies with the grace of God and not succumb to using tactics that are dishonorable and bring accusation against the gospel and Christians.
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