How do we measure up?

It's very common for man to compare something in physical or carnal ways. For instance, people tend to consider that they are a part of a great church as long as they have a nice, new building, several academic degrees for their "pastor/preacher," large numbers, and a good community image.

We are in a spiritual struggle (Ephesians 6:12), but more and more, congregations are trying to fight a war with the weapons of the enemy. They shamelessly rely on the arm of the flesh instead of the arm of God. This creates loss of conviction, a spirit of compromise, and a desire to be like others!

Jesus said, "Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you!" (Luke 6:26). Sometimes standing for truth means standing virtually alone. However, you always know that God will be with you (2 Timothy 4:16-17). So stand strong and stand on the Bible, rejecting men's standards of success (1 Corinthians 16:13).

Kyle Campbell