Liberty, Justification and Stumbling Blocks

Alistair Crowley, was an occultist, a deviant and most notably a Satanist.  He called himself the Great Beast 666. His motto? "Do what thou wilt."   That sounds a lot like one of our common philosophies," If it feels good do it." After all it's a free country right?

But as believers, we may be the only Bible that some folks ever read. Our conduct is supposed to look different. We are children of the light.  Many unbelievers think Christians aren't anything but a bunch of hypocrites!

There will always be cynical people who can't see the good in others. Yet, if we were convicted of being a Christian, would there be enough proof to convict us? Is there any behavior in our lives we are trying to justify?

We need to be careful that we are not causing anyone to stumble because of our behavior. Oh sure, we are all human and will make bad decisions at times.  But hopefully we will learn everyday to be more and more like Jesus. We won't be conformed we will be transformed!


Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Romans 14:21 It is good neither to eat meat nor drink wine nor do anything by which your brother stumbles or is offended or is made weak.

Philippians 2:12 Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.