"Take A Stand" is our series at Fusion Christian Church on having the courage to stand strong in the faith. From the book of Daniel we will learn what it takes follow God in a world that doesn't. In chapter 3, Pastor Zac teaches about the courage to stand for God by refusing to bow for anyone else.

This world will never stop asking you to bow to it.

Idolatry does not always take the form of bowing to physical idols. In our modern culture, it more often takes the form of compromise or misplaced priorities. In other words, we are more likely to commit idolatry by submitting to the demands of the culture around us rather than to God. Alternatively, we may commit idolatry by prioritizing other aspects of our lives above God. This temptation never ceases and we must constantly be alert to it.

Never bow to fear.

One of the greatest temptations for every Christian is to submit to fear. Often when we are challenged on our faith we desire to compromise our beliefs and surrender out of fear. Instead of standing firm on what God has told us, we take the easy way out and surrender to avoid difficulty. Christians are to hold fast to what God has given us and trust in his ultimate plan. We should fear disobeying God more than we fear the threats of the world.

We will never bring the world to Christ by becoming like it.

The primary mission of the church on earth is to bring it to Christ and we can never do that if we are not different! If we surrender and bow to the world we will not succeed in our mission. Christianity shows a better way of living, but if we don't live it ourselves, how will others see the better way?

Only one God has the power to save.

Ultimately we must remember that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ. We cannot be saved by following any other way and we cannot try to take two roads at the same time. There is only one road and one doorway leading to eternal life: the man Christ Jesus. We must follow him and teach others to do the same. How can you use your words and your actions to teach Christ to others this week?