Text: Matthew 5:14
Highly Visible
- We should not expect to blend in with the world (Romans 12:1-2)
- There would be a sharp contrast between Christians and the world (John 15:18-19; 1 Peter 4:3-4)
Target of Attacks
- Expect persecution (1 Peter 4:12)
- Do not surrender (Revelation 2:10)
- Fight back (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
Position of Strength
- God is on our side (Romans 8:31)
- We have a firm, unchanging foundation (Matthew 7:24-27)
- We have support (Hebrews 3:12-13; 4:14-16)
- But we must not abandon our position (Hebrews 10:39)
