Fear for Freedom?

In today's politically correct world, we are often stifled as believers to keep all of our opinions to ourselves. Even in the churches we are told to suppress our true thoughts on Biblical topics that are otherwise unsavory in order to preserve the comfort of the masses. 
(i.e. They want their pews to remain filled!)

We are called to be genuine and forthright with the Word of God and with the urgency in which the writers of the gospels had. Today there are but a precious few of genuine character. We ought to seek after these people, encourage them, learn their boldness and the source of it.

"For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I should." (Ephesians 6:20 HCSB)
We, as believers, are given power and authority that most Christian's never tap into. We are told to pray for boldness, for God expects it.

He knew that speaking the truth would be difficult for us, which is why He sent His Son. Jesus spoke boldly and gave His life for it! We are called to the same purpose. Our mission is not easy, but our purpose is eternal.

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Luke 10:19 says, "Look, I have given you the authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy; nothing will ever harm you." (HCSB)

-Stay with me now.

I'm not saying to go and dance with snakes...this is metaphorical, meaning that even in the craziest of situations when we feel evil itself coming up against us, that we have God-given Authority through Jesus Christ to overpower all. Nothing can harm us.

Let's speak boldly, intentionally, genuinely...
Let's encourage other believers to do the same.

Who knows, maybe we'll change the world...

"You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32 HCSB)