Tight Circles And The Bible

I am not unaware of the different divisions on how we should be out in the world spreading the gospel. So many people have been forgotten after sacrificing years of their lives to spread the desperately needed gospel. Many more have lost their own life, but they did exactly what Jesus Christ did and even said we should do as much. So where does this leave us? I understand that your circle says a lot about you, and who you are known to be, but we must ask ourselves a couple of important questions.

1. Are we doing anything for the Lord by staying in our circle?

2. Are we really known by our association?

3. Does # 2 really matter if we are focused on God?

In my honest opinion I would really feel better if we focused on God instead of what people think. You will never change people's opinion of you, which is usually based on rumors and lies. No matter what people say about your past, if you're sure that forgiveness and salvation have washed you white ; then you can live freely. So yes I know it is dangerous, difficult and sometimes you will be ignored.

But we must at least do our part, since we have only one important thing to do, spread the gospel and pray. Backing down might seem like the only option, but Jesus Christ said we must stand strong and speak on people in His name. Of course He also said if they refuse to accept you, then walk away and dust your feet off, because it's not you they are ignoring it's God Himself.

So where does this leave us, considering the current state of our country?

Are we supposed to fold in fear, or stand up for the Faith and for the ones who desperately want and need to hear the Truth?

Do we hide and only have meetings with our tight circle?

If we do that then how does the Good News get preached?

It's not an easy feat to accomplish with people being ungrateful, ignoring you, possibly even persecuting you. There are so many people that have stood up and preached the faith, knowing full well they had a bullseye on their back. But as we have seen many times over and will continue to, they lost their physical life but not their spiritual heartbeat. You might feel tempted to keep it in a tight circle, but that's not the solution to this age old problem of salvation forgiveness and eternal life, verses eternal damnation

"The solution is simple, yet the task is dangerous"

"Don't let the fear stop you from spreading something so important "

Isaiah 41:10 "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand".