Courageous faith refuses to stay silent. The believer must decide to either stand with God or stand with the World. The Christian life is about faithfulness to God above all else.

TOPIC: *STANDING WITH GOD IN A WORLD THAT MOCKS*

CIC63: *CELEBRITY IN CHRIST EPISODE 63.*

In the Dispensational understanding, believers today stand upon the Gospel of Grace revealed through Paul (1 Corinthians 15:1–4).

Our loyalty is not to the approval of society but to the truth of God’s Word. We are choosing God over the Approval of the World.

📖 Galatians 1:10
“For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.”

📖 Romans 1:16 (KJV)
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth.”

Throughout history, faithful believers have often been mocked, rejected, or persecuted for standing for God. Yet Scripture teaches that it is far better to endure rejection from the world than rejection from God.

*Living for God will often lead to opposition.*

• The world mocks righteousness
• The truth of Scripture is rejected
• Believers are pressured to compromise. But the Christian life is about faithfulness to God above all else.

📖 Matthew 10:33
“But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.”

*The believer must decide to either stand with God or stand with the World in the ways below.*

1️⃣ *C — CHOOSING GOD OVER THE CROWD.*

📖 Joshua 24:15
Every person must make a choice.

*CHURCH ATTENDANCE or CHRIST? Convert to a Religion called Christianity OR Disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ? Preach TIthes and offerings/Prosperity OR Preach REPENTANCE?*

Subpoints
• Choosing the Lord over cultural pressure
📖 Joshua 24:15
• Choosing obedience over popularity
📖 Acts 5:29
• Choosing truth over tradition
📖 Colossians 2:8

👉 Faithfulness begins with choosing God above human approval.

2️⃣ *O — OPPOSITION FROM THE WORLD.*

📖 John 15:19
Those who follow Christ will face rejection.

Subpoints
• Opposition because believers are different
📖 John 15:19
• Oppression through ridicule and mockery
📖 2 Peter 3:3
• Opposition against the message of the gospel
📖 1 Corinthians 1:18

👉 The world rejects what exposes its sin.

3️⃣ *U — UNASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL.*

📖 Romans 1:16
True believers boldly proclaim Christ.

Subpoints
• Unashamed to preach the gospel
📖 Romans 1:16
• Unwilling to hide their faith
📖 Matthew 5:14
• Unwavering in their testimony
📖 Acts 4:20

👉 Courageous faith refuses to stay silent.

4️⃣ *R — REJECTING WORLDLY APPROVAL.*

📖 James 4:4
Friendship with the world leads away from God.

Subpoints
• Rejecting worldly values
📖 Romans 12:2
• Resisting sinful influences
📖 1 John 2:15
• Refusing compromise with evil
📖 Ephesians 5:11

👉 Pleasing God matters more than pleasing people.

5️⃣ *A — AFFIRMING CHRIST PUBLICLY.*

📖 Luke 12:8
Believers must openly identify with Christ.

Subpoints
• Affirming faith in Christ before others
📖 Luke 12:8
• Announcing the gospel message
📖 2 Timothy 4:2
• Acting as ambassadors for Christ
📖 2 Corinthians 5:20

👉 Faith that remains silent is not faithful.

6️⃣ *G — GAINING ETERNAL REWARD.*

📖 Matthew 5:11-12
Those persecuted for righteousness will be rewarded.

Subpoints
• Glory promised to faithful believers
📖 Romans 8:18
• Great reward for enduring persecution
📖 Matthew 5:12
• Gracious crowns for faithful service
📖 2 Timothy 4:8

👉 Temporary rejection leads to eternal reward.

7️⃣ *E — ENDURING PERSECUTION*

📖 2 Timothy 3:12
Faithful believers will face hardship.

Subpoints
• Enduring ridicule for righteousness
📖 Matthew 5:10
• Experiencing opposition for Christ
📖 Acts 14:22
• Expecting persecution in a fallen world
📖 2 Timothy 3:12

👉 Suffering for Christ confirms genuine faith.

8️⃣ *S — STANDING BEFORE GOD.*

📖 Romans 14:12
Every person will ultimately answer to God.

Subpoints
• Standing before the judgment seat of Christ
📖 2 Corinthians 5:10
• Settling eternal destiny with God
📖 Hebrews 9:27
• Securing salvation through faith in Christ
📖 Ephesians 2:8-9

👉 One day, God’s approval will matter more than the world’s opinion.

*CONCLUSION*

The choice is clear.
You can stand with the world and gain temporary approval…
or stand with God and gain eternal life.

📖 Mark 8:36
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”

Faithful believers choose God over popularity.

*CALL TO ACTION*

Ask yourself today:

❓ Are you ashamed of your faith?
❓ Are you standing for Christ publicly?
❓ Are you living to please God or people?

*The gospel offers salvation.*
📖 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
✔ Christ died for our sins
✔ He was buried
✔ He rose again the third day

_Believe the gospel and be saved today._

*FINAL THOUGHTS*

1️⃣ Choose God over the crowd.
2️⃣ Opposition from the world is inevitable.
3️⃣ Be unashamed of the gospel.
4️⃣ Reject worldly approval.
5️⃣ Affirm Christ publicly.
6️⃣ Gain eternal rewards.
7️⃣ Endure persecution faithfully.
8️⃣ Stand before God with confidence.

*It is better to be rejected by the world…
than rejected by God.*

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