"A thought from the Word. When David was amongst the Philistines he became someone who he would not have been proud of. He acted like a mad man, he lied constantly and raided towns murdering everyone to cover for his lies. Better to suffer persecution for righteousness than to have comfort in a compromised life."
The last line of this thought I wrote last year I believe was Holy Spirit inspired. How often do we have the opportunity to compromise for the comfort of not suffering? The flesh will happily dive in. The devil will lie and tell you it is okay and Jesus died so you wouldn't have to suffer. No, Jesus died to save me from my sins. Suffering is a part of Christian living. Why else would Jesus tell us to take up our cross and follow Him? The road to glory is marked with pain, sorrow and suffering. That shouldn't back me off of following though. God gives grace and the Spirit to carry us through every trial.
David's compromises ended up getting him and his companions in trouble. While they were away their town was raided and their families and goods were taken away. David's men actually talked of killing him. Thankfully the Lord is gracious. David strengthened himself in the Lord and they pursued the enemy and recovered all.
If you're sitting in compromise it is time to repent and pray the Lord strengthens you for the pursuit to regain what the enemy has stolen. Like David you will recover all.
Have you been persecuted or suffered for not compromising? How do you stick to your guns when the temptation comes?
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