Standing Alone for God's Truth

Jesus, in His Sermon on the Mount, talks about a broad path that leads to destruction and many people follow it. He also tells us that there is a narrow way that leads to life and few follow it (Matthew 7:13-14). If we wish to reject the crowded broad way, we must then stand alone for what is right. This is so very important. It's important because when the world realizes that you are not going their way, they will pressure you to follow them. Jesus spoke of this in His prayer: "I have given them Thy Word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of this world" (John17:14).

To stand alone for God's truth means to go against the crowd. It means making decisions that are based on doing what is right and not what is popular. Our actions should be the result of our love for the Lord and a wholesome fear of Him.

Elijah stood alone when it seemed that the whole nation was rejecting God's way. In the process, he learned that 7,000 others were silently standing with him. When we stand alone for truth, we too will find others who are following our example.

Eric Liddell represented Great Britain in the 1924 Olympic Games. He was to run in the 100 meter race that the world fully expected him to win. He learned that the 100 meter qualifying race was to take place on Sunday. Because of his conviction to dedicate Sundays to the Lord, he declined to run. That meant that he was disqualifying himself from the final race.

He was questioned, misunderstood and ridiculed for his decision to not participate in a race that he was likely to win. However, God is the One who writes the last chapter. Eric ran in the 400-meter race instead. This was a race that he rarely was competitive in. Not only did he win the gold medal in that event, but he also broke a world record. In the end, his courage and success as a champion runner caused the world to stand up and cheer.

Being willing to stand alone for what is right is vital. It requires Scriptural convictions that we are willing to live for, and if necessary, die for. Are you committed at all cost to follow the Lord on the narrow way? Are you prepared to stand alone when necessary?