The apostle Paul had an obligation “both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish” Romans 1:14. To his own religious heritage as a Jew. To the Roman empire as a citizen. To the unsaved world as a witness. And he repaid his debt by being “so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are at Rome” Romans 1:15.
Christians have similar obligations to our country. For our privileges as a free people. For the right to think for ourselves. For a living standard superior to any nation. We repay our debt the same way Paul repaid his. Carefully read II Timothy 4:1-8. Then, consider how that text speaks to our task as Christians in a society of deepening immorality. Notice: it’s a CHARGE:
With this information, how focused are we as Christians witnessing to our society? Indeed, how close are we TO, or how far FROM, Paul’s charge to young Timothy? End Part XVI
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