Ambassadors For Christ: False Witnesses

A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape.

Proverbs 19:5 (ESV)

The way I see it (and perhaps God, too), the biggest problems in our world today… aren’t atheists or other religions:

  • Not warlords, violence, or dictators…

  • Not crime, idol worship, or corruption…

  • Not even Satan and his legions.

I believe it’s false witness of Jesus– by phony Christians.

The biggest problem is NOT misery, because the Lord told us to expect it:

  • 'In the world you will have tribulation' (John 16:33);

  • 'In the last days perilous times will come' (2 Timothy 3:1). Because… 

  • 'The whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one' (1 John 5:19).

But Jesus gave us power over him:

  • 'Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you' (Luke 10:19).

  • 'For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith' (1 John 5:4).

These Truths being said…

What about the people without our faith? What can they do to overcome evil?

  • 'How then shall they call on Him in Whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of Whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?' (Romans 10:14).

Actors, models, and talent for Christ:

YOU are that preacher!

Nevertheless, you’ve seen false witnesses (hypocrites) in many Christian churches, and you look beyond it to the True One.

BUT… phony Christians have repelled millions from the real Christ (including B.C. me)... because we didn’t want to be like them.

Let the misinformed meet Jesus through you.*

Therefore, don't overlook hypocrisy. You may be wise enough to perceive it, but outsiders aren’t. They judge Jesus by UN-Christ-like “Christians”.

Our silence regarding church corruption is counted by your Father as assent.

Ambassadors For Christ: False Witnesses (Part 3)

* As for false witnesses within the church? God's Epistles, written by the hands of Luke, Paul, Peter, James, John, and Jude, address this serious topic. Also consider Christ’s Words in His Letters to the seven churches, including These: 'You have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars' (Revelation 2:2).*

* Letters to the seven churches: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+2-3&version=NKJV

NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players.’ Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.

Carey Arban