Personal Attacks

Paul was a tough guy. He was steadfast in his call from God and in his intention on preaching the Gospel. People like that get attacked. The people in Galatia attacked him personally for his stance. Good for you, Paul, for standing firm. If someone hasn't disagreed with you at some point in life, you haven't lived - the Christian life. Sadly, with the factions inside of Christianity itself, it is sometimes hard to preach the gospel. People can be critical, hateful, gossips. WOW! Who needs enemies? But let's get back to the Book. Again, we must listen to the "still small voice" of the Holy Spirit, our teacher and guide, to press forward in what God has called each of us to do. We must be "led by the Spirit" and be about our Father's business - and out of other's business. OOPS! I digress.....again. Paul said of those who opposed him that they were trouble-makers and distorters of the Gospel (Galatians 1:7), people pleasers (Galatians 1:10) and false brethren (Galatians 2:4). Ouch! Harsh words to "devout" people. He defends the gospel with a passion. Why? It's good news! Freedom in Christ is good! Don't let people with their own agendas put you back in the bondage of hate, gossip and strife. Don't let people put you under the law. That's the old you! You are a new creation in Christ! Learn it and live it! Where are the Paul's today?