The Christian and His Disposition in the World - by CGB

Our Verses - Jude Ch. 1:3 and 2nd Tim. Ch. 2:24

“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” Jude Ch.1:3

“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient.” 2nd Tim. Ch.2:24

I want to speak about what may appear to be a contradiction in terms, as they say, but it is not in any way. I want to sound the alarm in what I see to be a misunderstanding regarding our duty as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Notice in our first verse the admonition to “contend for the faith.” The faith we find in the Holy Scriptures that was delivered once to the saints. The faith delivered by men that we can trust completely as they were directed by the Holy Spirit. What does contend mean? 

The Bible and Politics

The more I read my Bible and listen to the “news” the more I “see” the Bible “IN” the news. The Bible… the Word of God, written by men chosen and inspired by God, is full of prophecy – some fulfilled… some not yet fulfilled. The Bible is a self-revealing book. And what it is revealing is what is “happening” in the news. The “news” is ALL political, and the world is being consumed by the politics of a collective degeneration and collapse of the mind, body, soul, and spirit.

RIGHT vs WRONG

To do what is "RIGHT" has been the standard and the goal of civilized, compassionate, loving man from the beginning. It is a hallmark of decency. It is the essence of the “golden” rule… “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” …summarized in, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matt 22:39

[The Golden Rule or ethic of reciprocity is a moral maxim or principle of altruism found in many human cultures and religions, suggesting it may be related to a fundamental human nature. The Golden Rule differs from the maxim of reciprocity and is rather a unilateral moral commitment to the well-being of the other without the expectation of anything in return. The concept occurs in some form in nearly every religion and ethical tradition. It can also be explained from the perspectives of psychology, philosophy, sociology, and economics. Psychologically, it involves a person empathizing with others. Philosophically, it involves a person perceiving their neighbor also as "I" or "self". Sociologically, 'love your neighbor as yourself' is applicable between individuals, between groups, and also between individuals and groups.”] --Wikipedia