Friday, December 5, 2008

Clash of Cultures

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1

I Walk With The King

The questions that Paul posed to the Corinthians concerning their response to their culture still need answering in our time. In view of the promised alliance with the just God—“I will dwell in them”—what partnership do we want with lawlessness? In consideration of the promise of divine company—“I will walk among them”—who would dim the brightness of His light by fellowship with darkness?

In the face of a God who came to adopt us as children—“I will be their God”—who would prefer the Belials and false gods who make promises which they cannot keep?

In view of divine election—“they will be My people”—who would elect to be in the company of unbelievers who question and even mock God’s initiatives in redeeming man?

The questions are easily posed and easily answered. In spite of their ease, they are seldom considered and often ignored. Ask them today. Answer them in the choices you make as you interact with our culture. Remember who you are. “Having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”

Jason Moore