Unwavering Faith

I read this the other day from a book I'm reading by Arthur W. Pink:

"But if instead of bowing to the testimony of Holy Writ, if instead of walking by faith, we follow the evidence of our eyes, and reason therefrom, we shall fall into a quagmire of virtual atheism. Or, if we are regulated by the opinions and views of others, peace will be at an end. Granted that there is much in this world of sin and suffering which appeals and saddens us, granted there is much in the providential dealings of God which startle and stagger us; but that is no reason why we should unite with the unbelieving worldling who says, 'If I were God I would not allow this or tolerate that,' etc. Better far, in the presence of bewildering mystery, to say with one of old, 'I was dumb, I opened not my mouth, because though didst it' (Psa. 39.9). Scripture tell us that God's judgements are 'unsearchable,' and His ways, 'past finding out' (Romans 11.33). It must be so if faith is to be tested, and confidence in His wisdom strengthened , and submission to His holy will fostered."

"Here is the findamental difference between the man of God and the man of unbelief. The unbeliever is 'of the world'; judges everything by worldly standards, views life from the standpoint of time and sense, and weighs everything in the balance of his own carnal thinking. But the man of faith brings in God; looks at everything from His standpoint, estimates values by spiritual standards, and views life in the light of eternity. Doing this, he recieves whatever comes from the hand of God. Doing this his heart is calm in the midst of the storm. Doing this he rejoices in hope of the glory of God."

I want to encourage everyone to remember this. This world elevates man's "intellectualism" above faith in God and I suppose this is natural for one without Christ. But much of the church is doing the same- and this is scary. Don't be afraid to stand up for righteousness, to be firm in Christ and in God's revelations given us through Scripture. Remember to commit each day to God Almighty. Remember that we are in this world, but we are not of it. And remember that if what "seems good," in our eyes contradicts with the Word of God, we must live by faith- knowing that God's wisdom far surpasses even our capability of knowing.

I'm realizing more and more the extent to which Christians are being decieved. -Dwelling on social injustices and pitying mankind, forgetting that according to Scripture there are absolute truths. God is not a beast in the sky- He desires that everyone comes to saving grace. And in all things we must remember that our righteous, loving Father is in control. We put our faith in this and march on as His humble amabassadors, living out of love for Him.

Do not equate righteousness to judgementalism, or allow your love for the lost to be warped by immoral perceptions of right and wrong. There is wickedness in the world. And we are called to be the light of Christ. America is on a downward slide, morally. Being "not of the world" we are called to stand firm; we are not to be affected because our adoring gaze is on our Father. Hold on to unwavering faith. Without it you cannot please your Lord God.