I keep hearing people talk about how *insert current hot topic* is being "shoved down our throats". Someone watches an award's show and gets mad that immorality is being shoved down their throat. A movie goer gets offended that a string of curse words were being shoved down their throat during the movie. People look at the current line-up of shows on network TV and see a non-biblical agenda begin shoved down their throat. Here's my advice... shut your mouth! I do NOT mean to stop talking about issues and standing up for what is right. Instead, I'm referring to the control you have over what is shoved down your throat. This is not a passive action to which you are a victim. It is a choice.
Scripture speaks many times of the need to guard the heart, take thoughts captive, and be on the alert. The Bible also makes it clear that salvation brings victory over death, destruction, and the things of this world. We are not at the will and mercy of things that are against our beliefs. We do not walk around this earth as weak and powerless individuals. The only way to have something shoved down your throat is to have your mouth open.
In this world of changing and shifting morality it is vital that we as Believers know what we believe, why we believe it, and have the courage to stand firm in the midst of opposition. We need to learn when to stand with our mouths closed to protect what is being offered as true what we know to be false. You wouldn't go into a pig pen and get mad at the pigs for getting your shoes dirty. You're on their turf. It's who they are and what they do. If you choose to go into the pen at least wear boots. In the same way, be aware of the culture around you. Don't walk blindly into this world, be prepared. You are in charge of what goes into your mind and heart, not someone else. You may have no choice but to be around actions and words that you find offensive, but you do have a choice to guard yourself spiritually. So again I say, shut your mouth! Of course, this is only my opinion and I'm only passing through...
Copyright © Rachel D. Butler and Only Passing Through. All Rights Reserved.
Scripture speaks many times of the need to guard the heart, take thoughts captive, and be on the alert. The Bible also makes it clear that salvation brings victory over death, destruction, and the things of this world. We are not at the will and mercy of things that are against our beliefs. We do not walk around this earth as weak and powerless individuals. The only way to have something shoved down your throat is to have your mouth open.
In this world of changing and shifting morality it is vital that we as Believers know what we believe, why we believe it, and have the courage to stand firm in the midst of opposition. We need to learn when to stand with our mouths closed to protect what is being offered as true what we know to be false. You wouldn't go into a pig pen and get mad at the pigs for getting your shoes dirty. You're on their turf. It's who they are and what they do. If you choose to go into the pen at least wear boots. In the same way, be aware of the culture around you. Don't walk blindly into this world, be prepared. You are in charge of what goes into your mind and heart, not someone else. You may have no choice but to be around actions and words that you find offensive, but you do have a choice to guard yourself spiritually. So again I say, shut your mouth! Of course, this is only my opinion and I'm only passing through...
Copyright © Rachel D. Butler and Only Passing Through. All Rights Reserved.
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