KFLCC Kingdom Economics

The Significance of the Giving Life

background as I did—sometimes have a fear of becoming involved in the world or befriending people in the world for three reasons. The first fear is that being around a sinner might cause a believer to return to a lifestyle of sin. The second reason is that, being around the world and sinners might corrupt the faith of a believer. Lastly, being around things of the world could cause a believer to desire the things of the world, including a life of financial prosperity. These things can happen and have indeed happened to some. But why should Christians have that fear? Is it because they do not have a strong enough relationship with Christ to keep from being drawn back into the world? Is it because they are passive, rather than bold, like Daniel? Notice that Daniel did not eat the king’s meat or drink his wine, because he was determined not to defile himself. He continued to pray facing Jerusalem, despite a law forbidding prayer (Daniel 6). Joseph never worshipped any idol in Egypt, but maintained his faith in the God of Abraham. Both proved that it is possible to rise to the highest ranks of government influence and never compromise your convictions. Their uncompromising faith raised them from obscurity to leadership in two of the world’s prophetic empires. The trouble with some Christians today is that they have lost their influence among sinners. They are influenced by sinners rather than being the salt and light and influencing the world. Most sinners know hypocrites, but few know light bearing saints who are able to preserve the things of God as they live and work among sinners. Christians should be living so that sinners are attracted to them. Thankfully, believers are beginning to have an influence in the world arena. People are paying attention to Christians. Look at the worldwide success of the movie, The Passion of the Christ . This movie impacted both Christian and secular communities around the globe, and it stunned the Hollywood elite who never believed such a film could attract an audience. It grossed over six hundred million dollars, making it one of the most successful films of all times. Thanks to this movie, more Christian-themed films are now being produced and shown in theaters. Look at the success of gospel music and Christian books. Secular publishers are now signing Christian authors, and secular record producers want to sign Christian musicians. Cable networks and satellites now carry Christian channels, allowing the gospel to go into any part of the world that has access to television or Internet. When making friends of mammon, it is possible to use the secular world to promote the gospel and Christian themes. One of my pastor friends has thousands

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