How important is truth? A recent Christian radio broadcast highlighted the faith of our soldiers in Iraq. God is certainly doing a work in the hearts of many and believers everywhere ought to be encouraged by that reality. At the same time, the individual chronicling their faith stated approvingly that they are not interested in doctrine but simply in what works.

Christians have always had to stand on truth in the face of opposition to Christ. For some, that means loss of life, for others that means loss of family, status, or income, and for others it means a loss of heritage in some sense. While God calls some to face more difficult challenges than others, all who live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution (2 Tim. 3:12). Even if certain suffering does not rise to the level of persecution, it is still difficult and normal to suffer for the sake of the gospel.

No doubt exists among informed Christians that Christ is under attack on many fronts in this country as we have noted many times. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes, Christians simply play the victim, and that beloved, is unbecoming of Christ. Above all people, Christians must be above reproach in their ethics and in their attitudes. Also, they must learn to think, and think biblically.