WE ARE LOOKING AT THE LAST 24 HOURS OF THE LIFE OF CHRIST, MAYBE, THE MOST FASCINATING CHARACTER OF THIS ENTIRE 24 HOURS IS A MAN NAMED PONTIUS PILATE. HE WAS THE ROMAN GOVERNOR OVER JUDEA. HE WAS ABOUT 45 YEARS OLD AND A SEASONED POLITICAL VETERAN. HE KNEW HOW TO PLAY BOTH SIDES AGAINST THE MIDDLE, BUT HE HAD A BACKBONE MADE OF JELLY. WE LEARN FROM HIM THE DARK SIDE OF COMPROMISE.
It takes courage to confess and repent of sin. It takes courage to keep your wedding vows and uphold your biblical roles in the family. It takes courage to raise godly children in the midst of a godless culture. When every voice around you screams, "COMPROMISE!" "SURRENDER!" it takes courage to stand for the truth of God's Word. My friend, when every voice around you screams "COMPROMISE!" "SURRENDER!" " when marriage is hard and parenting is harder; when your wedding vows could easily be broken: STAND FOR THE TRUTH! God will reward your faithfulness.
THERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU MUST NEVER COMPROMISE. THE COST IS JUST TOO GREAT.
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Coming from Arab, Alabama, and growing up in Tampa, Fla. I moved with my family to Georgia in 1969. I was saved by God’s marvelous Grace in September 1972 at Blue Springs Baptist Church located down the road from North Cobb High School in Acworth, Ga. Called to preach at 16...