Not Necessarily Safe!

Someone has observed, “People are certainly peculiar -- they want the front of the bus, the back of the church and the middle of the road.”
[source: calendar quote]

Are either of these three places really safe? The front of the bus may not be safe if the driver slams on the breaks too quickly or if the bus is involved in a head on collision. The back of the church building may provide too easy a place to drift off to sleep and miss some of the benefit of the teaching and worship. And taking a MIDDLE OF THE ROAD stance could place one in a position to be opposed by both sides since it may be unclear where one really stands. Perhaps this last one is the most dangerous place of the three.

What do the Scriptures reveal regarding the danger of seeking the MIDDLE OF THE ROAD?

Jesus stated…
“Whoever is NOT WITH ME IS AGAINST ME, and whoever does NOT GATHER WITH ME SCATTERS.” ( Luke 11:23 ESV)

It appears there is a decision which must be made. What does our life reveal with regard to Jesus’ statement?

Jesus had John record the following warning to the church in Laodicea:
“(15) ‘I know your works: YOU ARE NEITHER COLD NOR HOT. Would that you were either cold or hot! (16) So, because YOU ARE LUKEWARM, and NEITHER HOT NOR COLD, I will spit you out of my mouth.’” ( Revelation 3:15-16 ESV)

There are choices we must make. To make no choice in an attempt to remain neutral or MIDDLE OF THE ROAD is a decision in itself. Jesus indicated it is not a safe decision. In fact, to Him it is the most unpalatable choice we could make.

Children are taught at an early age that it is not safe to play in the MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. Perhaps it is wise advice for every age. Are we heeding it?

Have a great day REVEALING CLEARLY THAT WE ARE WITH JESUS!
Carl

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