Thursday, July 12, 2012

"I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes..." -- Romans 1:16

What about the gospel would make one ashamed?  I'm really interested to know.  For if you come to know and understand the gospel, you find that it really is good news.  It is a message of hope, of truth, and of life.  If someone attacks it, from what vantage are they attacking?  If someone dismisses or discredits it, then they are not hearing it for what it is.  Therefore, do not be ashamed of it, and do not be afraid to proclaim it... unless you don't know it.  If you don't, then please come to know it before you speak of it to others.  Seek first to understand, then to be understood.

Readings:  1 Chronicles 12:19-14:17; Romans 1:1-17; Psalm 9:13-20; Proverbs 19:4-5