Has anyone ever called you crazy for a decision made or action taken based on your belief in Christ? It should not surprise us when heavenly motivated decisions are questioned or even screened by those who prioritize thing thins of this world. We are indeed heavenly citizens and we operate by different rules.
Because we do, it should also come as no surprise when people move away from you or don't invite you to their house/party or even like you on facebook. Some may even dislike you on social media. As one pastor said, "The world is more moved by love or actions that are human creations". They are not so moved by the love or the actions of Christ.
Why is that? The world is in love with itself and those who love the world will be loved by it. The world wants what is wants and it wants that which is immediately gratifying.
In the second chapter of Corinthians, Paul contrasts our earthly existence with the heavenly, observing that when we live out our faith as God's new creation, we will be viewed as different by the world. He says, "If we are 'out of our mind', as some say, then it is for God.
We are not commending ourselves to you
again. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that
you can answer those who take pride in appearances rather than in the
heart. If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you. For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died ~ 2 COR 5:12-14.
We are called to live by faith and not by sight (2 COR 5:.7). We exist on this earth and in an earthly body, but our heavenly destination changes everything. Christ's love enables us to follow the path of forgiveness. It persuades others to believe (v.11) Paul rejoices that, because of Christ, "the old has gone, the new is here!" (v. 17). Is it any wonder that we are considered "out of our min" for God?
*Source ~
Moody Global Ministries: Today in the Word! April (ed); pg 29. 2018.
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