Called Out
Today in the United States it seems that being a Christian is not particularly difficult. There is no strong cultural persecution, government opposition, or death threats. Riots sometimes occur over sporting events but hardly ever harbor any religious origin or undercurrents. Even in schools people are allowed to practice prayer times and Bible studies provided that students lead them. The mood is one of tolerance and acceptance. You believe what you want and I’ll believe what I want. Yet, amidst such tranquility and poise the Christian life is one which is under heavy fire, and which becomes harder and harder to live as society becomes more and more “tolerant”. It is in this mindset that to be a true Christian is most difficult. We are the intolerant, the outdated, and the condemners in the modern world’s sunny perspective. Despite this view of Christianity, it is far from true. The enemy has moved in a strong way against modern culture. We can’t see him, but t