WHY DO CHRISTIANS DENY JESUS AT CRITICAL HOUR TODAY?

WAYS BELIEVERS DENY JESUS TODAY

''Enter ye in at the strait gate:for wide is the gate,and broad is the way,that leadeth to destruction,and many there be which go in thereat:Because strait is the gate,and narrow is the way,which leadeth unto life,and few there be that find it''.Matthew 7:13-14

 The broad way is the way of  the multitude,and it is very popular.The people on this path way receives much accolades and publicity.
The narrow way is the way of the few.Few because, there are alot of baggages it will not accommodate,and it is very unpopular.Genuine people on this path way receives less publicity.Infact,those who are vehemently walking on this path way without looking back are highly unpopular in the world.
From these two extremes,the people on the broad way hate those on the narrow way with passion.While those on the narrow way loves those on the broad way with the love of God.

SEEKING ACCEPTABILITY

''If the world hate you,ye know that it hated me before it hated you.If ye were of the world,the world would love his own:but because ye are not of the world,but I have chosen you out of the world,therefore the worrld hateth you''.John15:18-19.

''I have given them thy word;and the world hath hated them,because they are not of the world,even as I am not of the world''.John 17:14

''The world can not hate you;but me it hateth,because I testify of it,that the works thereof are evil.''John 7:7

   Many christians due to inability to cope with rejections and hatreds as a result of standing for Jesus, begin to seek approval from the world.When a christian start seeking world's acceptance and approval,he/she starts compromising on christian convictions and standards.
He/she starts diluting the Truth,making it appealing to the world.
In his/her mouth,repentance becomes an outdated story,and sin begin to wear gorgeous apparel.
To him or her christian dressing/comportment/appearance is not an issue.Telling ''little lies''(Revelation 21:8) to avoid punishment is a way of applying wisdom.
   The life style of a believer should not be questioned at all.''God only look at the heart''according to him/her.

FEAR OF MAN

''The fear of man bringeth a snear:but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.''
Proverbs 29:25.

''And of whom hast thou been affraid or feared,that thou hast lied,and hast not remembered me,nor laid it to thy heart?have not I held my peace even of old,and thou fearest me not?''
Isaiah 57:11.

Peter denied Jesus thrice because he was afraid for his life.(John18:17,25,27).But after his restoration,Apostle Peter was a bold,fearless and couragous preacher.(Acts 4:1-20).To God be the glory.
Many believers are afraid  of loosing their lives,jobs,friends,valuables,positions,titles,wealth,etc.Because of these,they deny Jesus.

''And I say unto you my friends,be not afraid of them that kill the body,and after that have no more that they can do.But I will forwarn you whom ye shall fear:fear Him,which after He hath killed hath power to cast into hell;yea,Isay unto you,fear Him.''Luke 12:4-5.

FAITHLESSNESS AT THE POINT WHEN FAITH WAS REQUIRED

''If thou faint in the day of adversity,thy strength is small.''Proverbs 24:10.

  At each crititcal moment that ever come to challenge your faith in Jesus.Let it be at the back of your mind,that opportunity to advertise,glorify and take the name of the lord further is before you.
You must take a stand for the Lord,because these times are also your season of promotions.He has promised never to leave you nor for sake you.(Daniel 3,6.Gen.37,39,40,41).

FORGETTING THE MESSAGE

''And the Lord turned,and looked upon Peter,and Peter remembered the word of the lord,how He had said unto him,before the cock crow,thou shall deny me thrice.''Luke 22:61.

''Remember Lot's wife.''Luke 17:32.

  It was painful to Peter,because it was a disappointment on his part to have forgotten the master's message.
During trials,you may be tempted to forget the master's warnings.Do your best to remember them,because it is at these times you need them most.

FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD

''Ye adulterers and adulteresses,know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God?Who soever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.''James 4:4.

''Love not the world,neither the things that are in the world.If any man love the world,the love of the Father is not in him.For all that is in the world,the lust of the flesh,and the lust of the eyes,and the pride of life,is not of the Father,but is of the world.''1John 2:15-16.

The world we are talking about are systems and practices that oppose God and righteousness.

TAKING PLEASURE IN THE ACURSED THINGS

''Who knowing the judgment of God,that they which commit such things are worthy of death,not only do the same,but have pleasure in them that do them.''Roman 1:32.

  Yes,you may not necessarily engage in acting porn clips,but you take pleasure in watching them.You talk against soft porn musical clips in the open,but relish it in your closeth.These items appeal so strongly to your flesh.You appreciates the fashion styles of this world,and the likes.It is time to visit calvary in it real sense.

UNEQUALLY YOKED  

2Corinthians 6:14-18
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?

16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
 
  Some body said,show me your friend and I will tell you who you are.
If your best friends are the people that oppose Christ,it is very likely that you may join them soon.
Make friends of God's people.

JOINING THE CHURCH WITHOUT GENUINE CONVERSION.

Acts 8:9-24

  This is a story about Simon the magician.This man join the people of God without submitting his heart to Jesus for a genuine transformation.The act of pretence is like a smoke under seal,smoke will always look for an opening to announce it presence.You can't cover smoke for so long,but will definitely come out with time.Many has joined the genuine church of God without repenting from their sins and surrender their hearts to the Lord.Their life style out side the church has made mockery of God's transforming word to the people that know them.
Without genuine conversion,I mean having an en counter with Jesus,merely joining the church can not equal heaven.There's no guarantee of being with the Lord eternally.

''And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.''Matthew 24:12-13

At His appearing,may He find you faithful and still watching.

God bless you richly.Amen.