"We were meant to be courageous." That statement applies in all aspects of life, yet it seems the older I get the more I encounter individuals who try to ignore or avoid confrontational issues instead of courageously confronting them. The devastating part of hiding from the issue is that it is unexplainably hurtful when the truth comes to light. Not only is it hurtful, but the individuals character, reputation, and respect has been damaged. No one wins in the midst of lies, denial, and avoidance, but many hearts are splintered and trust is shattered into micro-pieces on the floor.
A lie is "a false statement with deliberate intent to deceive; an impostor of the truth." Jesus didn't live a non-confrontational, hidden, and quiet lifestyle and he did not call his people to either. So I ask you this, are you being a courageous witness that is uplifting the kingdom of Christ or a cowardly individual falsifying and justifying your actions to satisfy your worldly desires?
No one is perfect not even myself, but who and what is leading your life? Because if it isn't a godly character and action then you have fallen to deception and bondage"...a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him." 2 Peter 2:19
It is not easy to be courageous and confront a situation, because from the very beginning of time we have faced this challenge. Eve was clearly deceived by Satan's native language of lies. His intent is to promise to fulfill our desires and once we have taken the bait we are found guilty of giving birth to sin and Satan achieving his goal.
So when situations seem satisfying and fulfilling, but there is an inability to boldly face them I would encourage you to stand on biblical principles and "flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. Have nothing to do with foolish ignorant controversies." 2Tim. 2:22-23 Keep your distance from the cultural voice that seeks to tempt you and speak justification into actions that do not uplift one another as courageous brothers and sisters in Christ, but merely avoid and deny the cross altogether.
