To Watch: Living a Counter- Culture (Daily Devotional) Life by Daily Bread
You may be viewed as foolish when you decide to live counter to the world’s culture. You may be mocked when you decide to put your hope in Jesus and live a life that honours Him. Followers of Christ have faced this same challenge throughout generations. So don’t be afraid, stay on course and dare to be different.
Watch this devotional video and get advice on how to do just that.
To Listen: More to Me by Steffany Gretzinger (ft Chandler Moore)
A song soothing to the soul, ‘’More to Me’’ reminds us of how much Jesus should mean to all of us. That we would leave behind all the things and people that draw us away from Him. That we would set a table to sit and enjoy His presence.
He truly is our precious prize and when we understand this, we won’t be afraid to live differently for Him. As you listen may you be blessed and encouraged.
To Read: Should Christians Be Countercultural? by David E. Briones
The world tells us that we can find meaning and worth in what we own, what we do and who we love. But God tells us in the Word that we find our worth in Him, alone. These are just some of the areas in which the culture of the world counters what we know as Christians.
In this article, the author gives insight into others ways the culture of the world conflicts with Christ. But he also shares how we can be counter cultural and live a fulfilled life in Christ. Read this and find out how.
To Do: Don’t Fear Man
One of the things that makes people afraid to stand out and stand strong in Christ is the fear of man. On the surface this fear appears to be just a deep desire to please others but at its root, it’s fear about what people will think or do if you don’t do what they want.
The Bible warns us that “The fear of man brings a snare but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.” (Proverbs 29:25) So as you set out to walk the narrow path, the different path. Don’t fear man and trust in God, for He alone is your life and hope.
Bible Verse: James 4:4 (NKJV)
Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you know that friendship with the world is enmity with God?
Whoever there wants to be a friend of the world makes himself and enemy of God.
When you strive to follow in the footsteps of the people in the world take time to think about what you will be gaining and what you will be losing. It is important to note that in seeking to be like those in the world, you distance yourself from God, who saved your soul and will give you eternal life.
What is most important to you? The approval of the world or the love and life you find in God?
If you know what that is, you will have the courage to live a different life.
