Will You Compromise This Summer?

Christians should be watchful at all times for temptations that come their way (James 1:13-15). We should always "resist" and take the "way of escape" (I Pet. 5:7-9; I Cor. 10:12-14).

The summer season always brings strong temptations to compromise God's truth. First, brethren are tempted to disrobe. Warmer weather is no excuse to dress immodestly. I am convinced that this is one of the most serious problems the Lord's church faces today. We cannot dress like the world and please the Lord (Matt. 5:28; I Tim. 2:8-10; I Jn. 2:15-17).

Second, some are tempted to take the money that they have "purposed" to give tot he Lord and spend it on other things. We should determine that we will do our best to follow through on the promise and purpose that we made concerning our giving (II Cor. 8, 9).

Third, many are tempted to "forsake" the assembly of the saints. Brethren take vacations just like everyone else. There is nothing wrong with taking a break from our work. We all need this. However, we are always Christians (even during the summer). We can never "take a vacation" from our service and worship tot he Lord (Heb. 10:19-28; I Cor. 15:58). Let us plan ahead to be in worship even when we travel.

RK