Rejected By the Majority

When relationships fail, many people assume both parties are responsible, and if a person is rejected by a majority of friends, coworkers, or family members, it's seems logical to assume the majority must be right. 

These assumptions are sometimes true, but when a faithful Christian is rejected by compromised Christians, the Christian is rarely at fault.

Scripture teaches that the majority opinion is always wrong when judging God's laws and God's faithful followers (Matthew 7:13-14). And Christians who maintain biblical beliefs are going to be a target (John 15:18-20). 

Jesus' brothers mocked him (John 7:1-7), and He was hated by the majority even though He was perfect (John 15:18-20). 

Joseph was hated by his brothers, even though he was the most honorable and forgiving among them (Genesis 37; 50:15-21). Jeremiah was hated by the majority of his people including his own family even though he faithfully served God (e.g., Jeremiah 12:6).

We're seeing increased estrangement in families and much of it comes from family members with an outward form of Christianity that covers their jealousy, bitterness, and/or hatred of those with genuine faith (2 Timothy 3:1-5). 

If we trust and respect God's commands, we can expect to be rejected by those who pick and choose which commands to obey. But we can “rejoice and be glad” because we are in the same situation as the persecuted prophets of old, and our reward will be great (Matthew 5:11-12). See also 1 Peter 4:12-14. 

 

For more insights see Slander Against Christian Friends and Family Is on the Rise and A Sign of Compromise: Christians Defending Culture.

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