Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Stand Firm Against Winds


Symbol: Winds


Illustration: Trying to walk against wind depends on the force of the wind. If it is just a mild breeze, it is no problem. However, if it is a gale force, not only will it prevent you from proceeding, but it may blow you backwards.

It is the same way with the winds of popular opinion. If it is little more than the mild breeze of peer pressure (“Come on, what harm can it do? Try it, you’ll like it.”), then just our determination alone can overcome it. However, if it is the overpowering winds of gale-force persecution, even if we stand our principled ground, we may get blown down (die). Thankfully, our God knows how to undo all the negative effects of any problems we face.

Notes: When others see that they cannot influence us through "gentle persuasion," at times they resort to violence. They may justify their actions as "teaching us a lesson," but usually that is just a very poor excuse for their evil ends.

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