Giving In to the Wicked
I think we underestimate the influence of godly people on our society. Those of us who know the Lord and try to do His will don't really realize how much what we do matters to other people and to our culture. However, Jesus told us that we are really significant. We are the light of the world and the salt of the earth. If our light is dimmed, it causes others to not be able to see the truth as well. If we do not preserve the things of the Lord, they will be forgotten. The author of Proverbs made a great observation about this reality which applies to all of us, as believers. (Proverbs 25:26) "If the godly give in to the wicked, it's like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring." A fountain is supposed to be clean and wholesome water. If it is polluted by something, it can't fulfill its purpose. The spring is supposed to produce clean water for all to drink, but if someone throws mud into it, the water is no longer pure and good for the people. Let's take th...