Sean’s Blog

As we were studying Daniel today in our Sunday school class I was struck by a theme that runs through Daniel’s life and should run through mine. It seems like that theme was his lack of compromise. He did what was right despite the consequences. I was reminded of all of the times I’ve been in situations at work where the only way out seemed to compromise or find some way to remove myself from the situation. Essentially, the choices were lie, hide, or stand for what I believed in. Too often I’ve chosen to compromise what I believe for my own perceived safety, or to avoid conflict. The question that brought all of this to mind was, “why aren’t we being persecuted”? Jesus said we would be if we were following Him. My conclusion is that we aren’t being persecuted because we compromise our faith nearly every chance we get instead of doing the right thing regardless of the consequences. I know a lot about what is expected of me. It’s high time I started inviting a little more persecution; not for the sake of the persecution itself, but as a result of my love for Christ. If we, as Christians, started speaking the truth when our faith was being attacked, or refused to tow the company line even if we thought it would put our livelihood in jeopardy, we would begin to see the kind of persecution befitting a follower of Christ. It is really a great feeling to do what you know is right and face whatever lies on the other side of your decision. There have been a few times when I did the right thing and felt that feeling, but I seem to forget how great it is. I hope to feel it more often in the future. I would say, God willing, but I think it’s pretty clear that his will is that I be obedient and do what is right for His glory, not mine.