Why do you believe what you believe?
This question is something that came to mind when reading the devotion for today. It's taken from 2 corintios 4:8-15/ 2 Corinthians 4: 8-15
The author of the devotion in Our Daily Bread starts off by asking if the reader has heard sceptics of the Christian faith say that the believers use Christianity as a crutch. I was knodding my head; I've heard that, but then I thought, what would I say if someone told that to me.
What would you say?
The scripture for today talks about the purpose of Jesus dying and coming back to life; it was to give us a reason to live. (I'm not entirely sure on my interpretation, but that's what I got from it). I also see it as a way to say that our bodies, we, are living examples of who Jesus was and the faith He's brought for us. The devotion then goes to say that the trials and tribulations that we will recieve for this faith is the most obvious reason why the 'crutch' thesis does not stand. Who is willing to go through all that persecution just to "feel safe" or think they are guaranteed the good life 24/7? Or are people willing to be pressed, persecuted, struck down for His name's sake?
Are you?
I haven't been pressed on all sides, but I know that I must know why I believe what I believe and stick to the faith that has brought me thus far so that the grace of God may reach more and more people.
This is plenty to think about today so,
Te dejo en paz, amor y elbow grease,
Ife 'Quipaya' S.
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