Not That Environment  

   We live in an ungodly environment, and we're not referring to clean air and water.

   The world's ways are not God's ways. Christians ... Jesus-approved ... whoever meets his test ... are no longer citizens of the world. We consider ourselves citizens of our country, but that's not how our Lord sees us. 

   A Jewish psalmist declared, I am a stranger on earth. - Psalm 119:19   

   Peter agreed: We are aliens and strangers in the world. - 1 Peter 2:11

   Peter also urged: In your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. - 1 Peter 3:15 

   Paul wrote: Our citizenship is in heaven and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. - Philippians 3:20 

What Does Jesus Say?  He who created us and who died that we may live: 

                            I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.                                       I have given you authority to overcome all the power of the enemy.                                   Rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

Luke 10:18, 20

                         Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth,                                               but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.                                              For where your treasure is, there your heart is also.

Matthew 6:21

   Long after his ascension, speaking through John, Jesus ordered his church at Sardis to get with it: 

                    Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die...                            Remember what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. 

Revelation 3:2-3

   America sends missionaries around the world. Christians live and work among non-believers in many occupations. (See 1 Peter 3:15 above). As for the commandments, a true Christian does not displease the Savior in order to please men. 

Tomorrow: When Marxism 😈 might be acceptable