"Absolute and Non-Negotiable" by Kirk Hunt

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

John 14:6 KJV

Christianity is absolute and non-negotiable. Christians can not be tolerant or accepting of other faiths. We can not compromise, because Christ Himself told us, in Scripture, that we can not.

We can and must approach everyone with respect, dignity and compassion. We can and must reach out to others with love, grace and understanding. Above all else, we must never become persecutors. Even at the substantial risk of becoming the persecuted.

The Jerusalem of Jesus' earthly ministry was a cosmopolitan, pluralistic society. Multiple faiths, lifestyles and languages abounded. Cities of the modern era may be larger, but are no more polyglot then the cities of the ancient world.

Christians preach and teach an absolute Christ in a relativistic world. Our task is to reach out to others, and draw them. With absolutes. Without negotiation.

Christ showed the way. Peter did it that first Pentecost Sunday. Paul traveled the known world, preaching this same Gospel.

In this modern era, many different paths abound. It's no easy task standing out with such a unbending message. Nevertheless, it is what Christians are called to do.

Christians know what should be done. We are keenly aware of how it ought to be accomplished. The question remains: Do we do it?

Think: Christ and Christianity are absolute.

Pray: “Lord, help me to reflect You, with out compromising You.”

Copyright © October 2008, Kirk Hunt