Don’t follow evil crowd

 

Text: Exodus 23:2 (KJV)

Thou shall not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment.

 

As Christians, we are expected to do things differently from everyone else, which is true. There is a general norm which we must all deal with as believers, which is “If you cannot beat them, you join them”. Following that norm is a very bad decision, but we must fight those thoughts and learn not to follow the multitude to do evil. According to our text, we can see that this challenge is still going on in the world today, but we have to be careful, so as not to end up joining the evil multitude. The fact that we have Jesus as a helper gives us the courage to make the right decisions, so I encourage you to set a pace for the good multitudes or followers of today that will turn into a huge increase tomorrow. We should remember to make an effort to stand out and shine in the midst of darkness;Romans 12:2- And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.Many of us still feel pressured because of the people we hang out with, but the truth is, the closer we are drawn to those people, the farther we are from God. The amazing part is that the moment you draw closer to God, things start to fall in pleasant places, so I urge you to walk in the way of CHRIST than in the way of the CROWD. Remember, you are not missing anything good by following Jesus Christ.

 

2 Chronicles 32:7- Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him.You can be that one individual that can set a pace for the multitude to follow. Always try to differentiate good from evil, even when the majority is on the wrong track. We must be strong to avoid negative influence. James 4:4- Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever, therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.It is very important as a Christian to know what your preferences are. Can Jesus Christ be present in your gist and leisure time? Answer the questions. Jesus Christ should always be seen in our endeavours. Do not allow your social preference to dilute your Christian beliefs. We must be conscious of our values and faith in God, even in making choices. Remember, if everybody is doing it, it does not make it a good thing. So, braze up and always stand out positively.

 

PRAYER POINT:

1.       Oh God, please help me always to make the right choices, so as to keep a constant relationship with You, in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Ask yourself, am I following the good or the evil crowd today?