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Why Some Do Not Stand
Some are afraid to stand up for
the truth.
“For God hath not given us the
spirit of fear; but of power, and
of love, and of a sound mind” (2
Tim. 1: 7).
Why Some Do Not Stand
Others labor under a false view
of biblical unity.
“Endeavoring to keep the unity
of the Spirit in the bond of
peace. There is one body….”
(Eph. 4: 3-6).
Why Some Do Not Stand
They do not have sufficient love of
the truth.
“…because they received not the
love of the truth, that they might be
saved. And for this cause God shall
send them a strong delusion, that
they should believe a lie” (2 Thes. 2:
10, 11).
Why Some Do Not Stand
They cannot stand the thought
of possible family rejection.
“He that loveth father or mother
more than me is not worthy of
me…” (Matt. 10: 37).
Why Some Do Not Stand
They view standing for the truth
as unloving.
“But the other of love, knowing
that I am set for the defence of
the gospel” (Phili. 1: 17).
Why Some Do Not Stand
They do not want the reputation
of a trouble-maker.
“For we have found this man a
pestilent fellow…” (Acts 24: 5).
Why Some Do Not Stand
They are unwilling to risk any
possible legal repercussions.
“Then Peter and the other
apostles answered and said, We
ought to obey God rather than
men” (Acts 5: 29).
Why Some Do Not Stand
“So, as much as in me is, I am ready
to preach the gospel…For I am not
ashamed of the gospel of Christ”
(Rom. 1: 15, 16).
“…it was needful for me to write
unto you, and exhort you that ye
should earnestly contend for the
faith which was once delivered unto
the saints” (Jude 3)