World Sins

“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you”
John 15:18

The discussion of sin is one that has been approached time and time again, however, I wonder if we have ever looked at the sins of the world. What I mean is have we looked at what is considered to be a sin by the standards set forth in the world?

Worldly ways don’t matter.
Christ does matter.
Not caring if people do not like #1 and #2.

If you follow those three standards you can be certain the world will eventually take issue with you. However, if you adhere to the reversal of those standards the word we gladly receive you. The reversal is as such:

Worldly ways are essential.
Christ is a nice moral story.
Other people’s opinions are necessary.

Let me set one thing straight right away. The only opinion that matters is Christ’s opinion. The minute we stray from looking toward God for the standard is the minute we begin to fall from salvation. So look up; look up and find the guidance you need.

Second, Christ is more than just a story, He is the way and it is time we get to know the Way. To many times as Christians we have taken the time to know about God, but we fail to know God. Remember it is not about what you know, but who you know, and you better know Jesus.

Third, the ways of the world will fade away. In 1 John 2:15,16 we learn as much. Instead of worrying about the ways of the world that will perish, we must focus on the ways of heaven which are eternal.

Stop. Lets have a quite moment and digest.

Okay, you ready to continue.

Let us end with this. Remember, the world first hated Christ and as such the world will hate us. I know hate is a strong word, but I really think it is time we stop being so soft about everything, sometimes hard is just true. And sometimes the The Truth is just hard.

What is so hard about the truth? Well that one is simple. The truth sets us free because not only does it forgive, but it makes you address your past. You must address that the world is not essential. You must address that Christ has risen. You must address that only His opinion matters. Sometimes that is hard, but without it where would you be.