Today’s ODB piece, Popularity, brought me back to a discussion that took place in a small group meeting last week about how difficult it can be to walk in continual faith. Among the things that make it difficult are the opinions and responses of others who do not share our faith. Having strong convictions about anything, let alone Christianity, is something that makes many people uncomfortable.
Jesus was undaunted by what others said or thought of Him. He was guided by the spirit rather than by the words, desires, and reactions of others, and tells us that living our faith will lead to interpersonal strife: “Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword” (Matthew 10:34).
As followers of Christ, we will often be regarded as different and even unpopular by those who do not share our understanding and beliefs. But our faith has its rewards: “everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven” (v 32). I don’t know about you, but I’d prefer to be honored in heaven than on earth.
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