We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Have You Lost Your Saltiness?


How do Christians lose their saltiness? Let me suggest two ways: First, they stay in the salt shaker. Or they stay in a salt warehouse. This is the approach of monasticism. It is the view that says believers are to cut themselves completely off from society. Second, they lose their distinctiveness. They succumb to pressures to tone down their Christianity, or they become contaminated by the impurities of the world. Salt is different from the medium into which it is placed. The Christian is a person who is different from those around him. He/she should glory in the difference.

David J. MacLeod, “The Function of the Christian in the World: An Exposition of Matthew 5:13-16.” The Emmaus Journal, Vol. 5/No.2, pg.122
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