Standing for the Truth

"The twice repeated "let him be accursed", coupled with the indication that this was not the first time such an anathema had been invoked, shows that it cannot be explained as "a careless utterance, expressing more accurately his immediate feelings than his general theory", but must be taken with all seriousness as indicating Paul's attitude toward any teaching that is at variance with the Gospel." NICNT

It is sometimes very hard to be a Christian. Not only is it hard to try to live out the precepts of the Bible, with the help of the Holy Spirit, but it is also hard to stand for Truth in this fallen world. Paul's injunction agains following another gospel or any deviance from the true Gospel is compelling and unsettling at the same time. We are called to defend the Gospel from any deviation and that can often be something that puts us "on the spot". We need to stand for the truth no matter how reasonable the other person or position seems to be. This needs to be tempered with love and respect (for sometimes our sinfulness will get in the way) but there does need to be a firmness when we deal with issues of the Truth. Whether the other person likes us is beside the points. The only opinion that matters is the one who sent His Son to die so that we might be restored as His children. Grace and peace to you all.

Frank