One of the great temptations we face in life, is yielding ourselves to the popular side of an issue. This is especially true of young people in dealing with peer pressure (cf. Exodus 23:2). It’s tough to stand firm and hold on to our convictions, when we find out that losing popularity with our peers is at risk.
Far too often, we incorrectly reason that the popular side “must” be the winning side and that to follow the unpopular road of our inner convictions might place us on the losing side.
Throughout history, great leaders of the world have always been true to themselves, having the courage to uphold their convictions, even when those convictions were not popular (note General Douglas MacArthur ).
When our convictions are under consideration, we need to always understand this important fact: Ultimate victory is always on the side of right (Psalm 55:22; cf. 1 John 5:1-5; Revelation 15:1-2).
The problem then that challenges us, is not which side will win, but how great a price are we willing to pay for our convictions? (2 Corinthians 4; Philippians 3:1-8).
—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
Far too often, we incorrectly reason that the popular side “must” be the winning side and that to follow the unpopular road of our inner convictions might place us on the losing side.
Throughout history, great leaders of the world have always been true to themselves, having the courage to uphold their convictions, even when those convictions were not popular (note General Douglas MacArthur ).When our convictions are under consideration, we need to always understand this important fact: Ultimate victory is always on the side of right (Psalm 55:22; cf. 1 John 5:1-5; Revelation 15:1-2).
The problem then that challenges us, is not which side will win, but how great a price are we willing to pay for our convictions? (2 Corinthians 4; Philippians 3:1-8).
—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
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