Thomas Jefferson writing to Colonel Smith about civil disturbances in Massachusetts said, “What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that this people preserve the spirit of resistance?” “Resistance,” the word seems so foreign today. Yet resistance to tyranny and despotism was foundational in the birthing of the Republic. The founders of our nation believed in the God of perfect liberty. When the spirit of bondage slithered into the Colonies something rose in the hearts of the people. That something was the reformer’s spirit.
Many admire Christ’s reformers after they are dead. To my mind this generation has forgotten what it’s like to take a bold stand for Christ amid a morally and politically corrupt world. Even the pulpit is lukewarm refusing to address depravity in the land and rather preaches a watered-down gospel that tickles the sinner’s ear and makes him comfortable in apathetic equanimity.
It’s clear the indifferent are committed to nothing in particular, not even the cause of Christ. When was the last time you heard the pulpit coming against sin, homosexuality, sexual bacchanalia or Washington D. C. corruption? It appears our preachers have…. Spirit of Resistance.
A firm stance with some very interesting points.
You made some very useful and interesting points within your post. I like the way of your explanation. Very useful for all readers.
Christ has not become watered down, as that is not possible.
However, each individual christian needs to make their own choices in order to keep their spiritual “swords” sharp, by spending time in the Word of God and prayer ( both speaking and listening to our holy God.)
We can’t live in knee jerk anger towards those we perceive as lukewarm. God is quite able to sort us out. We are only accountable for our own behaviour and only have control over our own actions.
I encourage brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus to make decisions which will help make them stand up, equipped with the Word and with Prayer to live victoriously.