What a political race we find ourselves in. If you spend much time listening to the talking heads, reading the headlines, or watching debates, you come to the conclusion that most of the time either candidate will tell you what they think you want to hear. Then there are other times, when they try to feed you like you are a kid taking your medicine. They make cool airplane noises and whirl their ideologies around and around in the air and when you are delighted by their charm, they shove the spoon of their thought into your mind so smoothly that they hope you forget that you do not agree with them. Where is the truth in all of this? Somewhere buried down there.
Of course, I don't think I am baffled. I have clear direction about the matter, but that is not a conversation for this time. Ask me later. I'll tell you.
They never had a doubt where Christ stood. They may not have always understood it, but they knew they could not change it. What a statement is made in our passage today! It is found in
Mark 12.14a- And they came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone's opinion. For you are not swayed by appearances, but truly teach the way of God.
(www.lifejournal.cc)
Do you know where you stand? Does everyone else? To have a reputation as one that is not swayed by the popular vote or by the persuasive opinion is a standout quality in our day. To be true to Christ and not fall to others' whims and ways makes a powerful difference for the Lord.
Stand for Christ today. Don't be swayed by the crowd. You will make a difference...an eternal one.
Have a great day in the Lord!
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