Clay in the Hands

What do you stand for?  There is an old cliche that says, “If you stand for nothing, you will fall for anything.”

While this statement has become trite, it is very true.  Part of the problems facing the church stems from the fact that people are unclear on the truth.  In fact, people in the younger generations are being taught that truth is subjective and relative.

The effect is a decline in the church.  I read this morning that for the first time in US history, Protestants are no longer the majority.  You can read more about that here.

The decline of Protestantism has not been caused by the increase of any other major religion.  In fact, it has been the growth of the non-religious population.  20% of Americans now declare no religious affiliation.  They have bought into the lie that religion is pointless and truth is what they want it to be.

Somewhere along the way, the church has become irrelevant to a growing number of people.

Perhaps the perceived irrelevance is due to an opinion that the church doesn’t stand for anything at all.

Jesus said that when he is lifted up, people will be drawn to him.

Is the church lifting up Jesus day in and day out?

Are you?

What will you stand for today?