TAKE A STAND

Have you ever been in the middle of one of those conversations where the points expressed by your peers are completely the opposite of what you believe? Usually the immediate response is a protective silence that is frequently interpreted as agreement; especially in topics regarding morals. Yesterday President Obama openly declared his "personal" support to marriage between people of the same gender. It took him about 3 years to come out with this declaration and the impact will be great in the young population that took him to the white house. His announcement shouldn't have taken any Christian by surprise though. The word says that in the last days " men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebrakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God" 2 Tim. 3:2-5.We all know that it is a political strategy president Obama is using to win a second term, but it also fulfills what the word says. Can we stop president Obama from saying what he thinks is best for him and his desires? No. But we can imitate his courage!! See, the same way he is using his influence to influence the whole nation (v. 13), we, as professional Christians, can do the same by stating our personal beliefs and influencing others. Remember that God has allowed you to be in the position that you have as a means to reach others and share the good news to your coworkers. I encourage you to not be afraid; to take a stand against anything that contradicts the word, including same gender marriage, and to live a godly life. The immediate result will be resistance. What a joy! The word says: “and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (2 Tim 3:12). If you want to please God, TAKE A STAND. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!