Rally for Christ
Because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. – Revelation 3:16
When
I was accepted at the University of the Philippines for my college
education, my parents’ first reminder to me was never to join a protest
rally. I was not a big fan of rallies so I assured them that it was
never going to happen.
But
there came a time when I was compelled to make a stand and join a rally
because the issue would have a direct effect on my scholarship. I was
afraid that I would lose my grant. I felt I needed to be heard instead
of being indifferent.
Christian
life is not just about being a nice person, a responsible family man, a
model citizen or a reliable employee. It’s not just about showing up at
church at certain times and being active in our Charismatic
communities.
Christianity
is supposed to be a way of life that, at some point, we also need to
defend and make a stand on moral and social issues that are contrary to
the teachings of Christ. We do not need to go out into the streets to be
heard, but we must always be ready to make a stand when our faith
beliefs are compromised. Jane Gonzales-Rauch (mgr516@gmail.com)
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REFLECTION:
When situations arise that I have to declare my commitment to the Lord, am I bold in professing my faith?
Dear Jesus, may You and Your teachings be at the core of who I am and all I do. Amen.
St. Edmund Rich, pray for us.
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