" COMPROMISING THE WORD OF GOD CAN BECOME HABIT FORMING "

Wow another week has come and gone already, this week we are looking at Compromising and how it can become habit forming. Compromise can also begin from partnerships with unbelievers. Now when believers in leadership positions become allied with unbelievers, values can be compromised and Spiritual awareness dulled. The Bible often warns against teaming with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14) " Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? " DON'T COMPROMISE YOUR COMMITMENT TO GOD. Sometimes people urge believers to compromise and give only partial obedience to God's commands. But commitment and obedience to God cannot be negotiated. Let's be clear when it comes to obeying God, half measures just won't do. Avoid relationships that Compromise your Faith. The Bible is referring to those of us who have a Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ the Son Of God. Now Paul urges believers not to form binding relationships with nonbelievers, because this just might weaken our Commitment, Integrity, or Standards. It would be a mismatch. Alright, hold on for a moment, I can hear your thoughts. Earlier, Paul had explained that this did not mean isolating oneself from non-believers (see 1 Corinthians 5:9-10). Paul even tells Christians to stay with their non-believing spouses (1 Corinthians 7:12-13). Paul wants believers to be active in their witness for Christ to non-believers, but they should not lock themselves into personal or business relationships that could cause them to compromise the faith. Believers should do everything in their power to avoid situations that could force them to divide their loyalties. LAST POINT: Compromise can be defined as a blending of the qualities of two different things or a concession of with people principles. Cooperate as much as you can, but avoid any Alliance, Partnership, or Participation that could lead to immoral practices. Until Next Time... Jim,