Are We Called to Seek Peace or Speak Truth?

Scripture tells us to seek peace and speak truth...but it depends on whose peace and whose truth we are seeking and speaking.

A reader emailed to tell me I cause disunity in the Body of Christ by writing about things like abortion and transgenderism.

I agree. Those things cause disunity because there can be no unity between truth and lies, true faith and cultural “faith.” 

But don't take my word for this: 

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” ~Jesus, John 14:27

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” ~Jesus, John 16:33

Unity within the Body of Christ is one of our goals, but that unity must be based on sound doctrine, not cultural approval. And Christians are not called to make peace with the world. We're called to fight Satan's lies (Ephesians 6:10-18). 

We're called to stand apart, not fit in (1 John 2:15-17), exposing sinful practices (Ephesians 5:11). We aren't called to be popular (Matthew 10:22) or to place friends, family, or culture above our loyalty to Christ (Luke 14:25-27).       

Our love for God is reflected in our respect for His commands, our willingness to speak up about sins that damage people's souls, and our deliberate efforts to live in the world without becoming like the world. See Romans 12:2.

 

True lovers of Christ prioritize our lives biblically, not culturally. 

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See Don't Fear Speaking Up and How Can Christians Stand Firm?

And please check out Wisdom for Life, a hardcover devotional that can help you stand firm. Click the picture below to read more about it.

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