Dear Young Christian: “For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah. (Psalm 54:3). As we look on amazed at the deterioration of society on every side, it is good to remember what is at the root of things. A man without God is God-less. This certainly clarifies and helps us to understand why people do what they do today. They have neither a Christian world-view nor a Christian conscience. David lamented the intentions of godless men in his day who were trying to harm him, and we may ask ourselves, “Why are Christians persecuted?” The answer is simple. The unsaved, “have not set God before them.” Society is becoming more godless every day. As we suffer undeserved reproach or harassment of the same types that David faced, let’s respond with the same insight he did. And as the Lord instructed His disciples, “Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you” (Luke 6:28). Your Christian Friend, Jim Hyland We would love to hear from you. Send your comments and questions to jhyland@primus.ca |
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