When [Peter] saw the strong wind and
the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. Matthew 14:30
When
Jesus found Peter on the boat, He didn’t commend Peter with His authenticity.
“Wow, Peter, I love how honest you were with your doubts, sinking in the ocean.
So many people will be able to relate to that.” No, He rebukes him for
doubting.
Not only
does doubt make you fit comfortably within the culture, but it also excuses you
from having to act. If you were convinced that people actually did go to hell
unless they knew Christ as Savior, you would have to be far bolder about
sharing your faith—and wouldn’t that be awkward at work? So take notice just
how convenient doubt is for you. Motives are at play here. Doubt is not a
virtue or humility. Doubt is unbelief. Jesus wants you to get past it, not
embrace it, for heaven’s sake.
I raise
this up because it reflects the times. You are urged in Scripture not to let
the times infect you. You breathe this present cultural air; you take in its
assumptions. But you’re after something far more genuine: the beautiful
holiness of Jesus.
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