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\u201cLet us hold fast the profession of our<\/em> faith without wavering; (for he is<\/em> faithful that promised;)<\/strong>\u201d
Hebrews 10:23 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever had someone make fun of you, or laugh, at you\nbecause you have chosen to live a Christian life? Have you especially noticed\nit when you attempt to tell someone about Jesus? Although it may be hard to\nunderstand why this happens, we are to try to share what we do know of the\nGospel message with those who need it. As we tell them about Jesus, we are to\nrecognize that many will not comprehend what we are telling them. The world we\nlive in today is ruled by the devil. God has given him temporary domain. Jesus\ndescribed the devil in the following: \u201cYe are of your<\/em> father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye\nwill do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth,\nbecause there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his\nown: for he is a liar, and the father of it<\/strong>\u201d (John 8:44). We should not be surprised when the\nworld is full of people who do not see a problem with mocking, laughing, or\ninsulting others \u2013 especially when that one has Biblical convictions. We are\nwarned that some will speak lies about those who live faithfully for Jesus. Those\npeople follow the ways of the devil, the prince of the power of the air. However,\nremember the following: \u201c2. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the\ncourse of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the\nspirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3. Among whom\nalso we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh,\nfulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the\nchildren of wrath, even as others<\/strong>\u201d (Ephesians 2:2-3). Keep in mind\nthat you too, before becoming a Christian, walked in the ways of the world. It\nis then that we should have an even deeper burden to tell them about Jesus. Remember\nthat is what Christians are to do. \u201c14.\nHow then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall\nthey believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear\nwithout a preacher? 15. And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as\nit is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of\npeace, and bring glad tidings of good things!<\/strong>\u201d (Romans 10:14-15). A preacher\n<\/em><\/strong>here means \u201cto herald (as a public crier) especially divine truth (the\nGospel message of Jesus).\u201d All Christians are to tell others about Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, some will not hear this message. They feel there is\nno place in their hearts or minds for the Gospel message of Jesus. Why is this?\n\u201c3. But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4. In\nwhom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not,\nlest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God,\nshould shine unto them<\/strong>\u201d (2 Corinthians 4:3-4). Because Satan (the\ndevil) does not want anyone to believe in the glorious Gospel of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is one to do in this situation? \u201cLet us hold fast the profession of our<\/em> faith without wavering; (for he is<\/em> faithful that promised;)<\/strong>\u201d (Hebrews 10:23). The word faithful<\/em><\/strong> means \u201cconstant in the performance of duties or services \u2013 like a faithful servant.\u201d In addition, the word faithful<\/em><\/strong> means \u201cas God with His promises.\u201d When we understand the faithfulness of God, it helps us as we \u201chold fast the profession of our faith.\u201d That means we have, and retain, the faith we have of the Gospel of Jesus (that He died to cleanse us from our sin). We are to do this without \u201cwavering.\u201d The word wavering <\/em><\/strong>in this verse means \u201csteady, without giving way.\u201d Understanding this should help us not be concerned when others do not understand our desire to live a life pleasing to Jesus. Christians are to remain faithful in our obedience to God and His Word \u2013 even when it may seem difficult. There are many examples of faithful Believers listed in Hebrews chapter eleven (the chapter following this verse that reminds us of the importance of holding fast the profession of our faith without wavering). This chapter is often called the \u201cHall of Faith\u201d because of the many faithful listed there. Anytime one needs encouragement to be faithful, go and reread Hebrews 11 \u2013 you cannot help but be encouraged! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you committed to be faithful to the Lord, no matter what may happen?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to be Saved<\/a><\/blockquote>