As Christians we must remain firm in the gospel of Christ and not allow ourselves to give in to others.
“4Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery—5to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you.” – Galatians 2:4-5 (ESV)
Paul, writing to the Galatians, was providing direction and encouragement to stay in the faith regardless of those that were trying to undermine or discredit them. He was in constant battle of the same and when pressed, he did not submit, even for a moment, to them or their ways, sticking to the gospel.
What did this get him, he was accepted by the apostles and employed to continue spreading the gospel to the Gentiles as they continued to spread to the Jews.
We are challenged in our faith every day and it is up to us to stand firm and not give in. It is hard and when you look at the life of Paul, he was punished here on the earth for standing. But, ultimately, as children of God, we will win in the end and inherit the Kingdom of God.
Are we strong enough to stick to the gospel? Are we standing for God? Are we willing to stand firm and not give in, even for a moment?
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