“When the wicked rise to power, righteous people go into hiding.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It could also be said (in America in recent years) that when the righteous (Christians) go into hiding, the wicked rise to power.
But, you say, we are not hiding—we still go to church and worship openly—even leaders on the other side say we have freedom of worship.
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The worst kind of hiding for Christians in America that has been going on for decades is satisfaction with business as usual.
The most dangerous, most perilous place for Christians is comfortable–getting along, fitting in, included, and inclusive.
Ask yourself, “Am I living, ‘called by Jesus’, daily, to make a difference—or—fitting Jesus into the successful life I have chosen in this prosperity-blessed country?”
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Perhaps a little play with words can help get someone’s attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Compatibility with the culture has canceled Christians’ countering corruption and countless calamities around us, and in our churches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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