A Love Test

Recently, I have relearned another test of love in the Body of Christ.  It is the test of holding to truth when ones you love are erring. 

Love that waters down the truth as found in the Scriptures isn't love...it is compromise.  Many believers compromise truth under the guise of loving their brother or sister.  However, love holds fast to that which is true and becomes a bulwark to draw the erring brother or sister back to the right way of living, thinking, or walking.

It is hard to stand firm on the word of God.  Yet, the Father has called us to this very thing.  Compromise leads to subversion and erosion of our faith in Christ.  My heart aches as I hold the line.  His strength will sustain me and those standing with me.