Moses came down from the mountain, after only 40 days of being away from the people, to find they had turned back to Egypt in their hearts. They had made a golden calf, taken off their armor, and were lewdly dancing and partying as they did in Egypt. Moses stood in the gate of the camp and called, “Who is on the Lord’s side? Let him come to me!” (Exodus 32:26).
Although we use terms of neutrality like “sitting on the fence” or “middle of the road”, the truth is, in God’s eyes, there’s no such thing. Jesus said to the religious leaders of His day, “He that is not with Me is against Me; and he that gathers not with Me, scatters” (Matthew 12:30). It’s not enough to say we’re “with Jesus in our hearts,” while living like the world. Our actions must prove our separation from the world and our loving dedication to Christ.
We are called many things in the Bible, all of which are incompatible with neutrality. As “children of Light” there can be no grey on sinful issues. As “the salt of the earth” not only is there is no bland, but a fight against corruption. As “stars who shine in the night” there is a burning fire of love for Christ that stands out in this present darkness. As "a holy nation” there is no compromise or conformity to the ways of godless nations, but a bold and joyful dedication to Christ. As “a kingdom of priests” there is no complacency to the defilement of sin, but rather great compassion, sacrificial love, and urgency, to bring people to Christ for salvation. An old hymn, by Frances Havergal, says it well:
“Who is on the Lord’s side?
Who will serve the King?
Who will be His helpers,
Other lives to bring?
Who will leave the world’s side,
Who will face the foe?
Who is on the Lord’s side?
Who for Him will go?
By Your call of mercy,
By Your grace divine,
We are on the Lord’s side,
Savior, we are Thine.”
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