Mark 8:38
If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Father's glory with the holy angels...
The generation in this verse has not changed. As a matter of fact it has gotten worse. Nonetheless, it is very simple. If you are ashamed of God and his word, Christ will be ashamed of you. If I seek self-satisfaction instead of seeking out God's will, I am ashamed of the Word because I am not living it out in my life. If I avoid conversation or conflict with someone in public or private regarding spiritual matters, I am ashamed of the Word of God because I am not speaking the truth of God's love and direction. If I claim to be a Christian but live a worldly lifestyle, I am ashamed of God because I am not following his commandments or living by His standards. If I am ashamed, how can I expect Christ to not be ashamed of me...especially after being warned in this verse.
Romans 1:16
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first the Jew, then for the Gentile.
Salvation is offered to EVERYONE. Just because you are left-handed, hispanic, or poor doesn't deny you the opportunity to receive Christ and salvation. If we have been given this gift of salvation and love through Christ Jesus, why would we hide it? What is there to be ashamed of? Popular answer would be: because it isn't popular. We are too concerned with what people think of us and what we believe. We don't want to stir the pot.
Live unashamed...everyday, all day.
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