No Compromise - The Dilemma for Christian Men
Wednesday May 14, 2008
As a Christian man, how can you live your faith without compromise in a world full of temptations? Is it possible to maintain ethical standards in business, and personal integrity in your social life, when external pressures and internal forces are constantly enticing you away from the Christian life? In his article, "The Dilemma for Christian Men," Jack Zavada of Inspiration-for-Singles.com offers straightforward advice to help you hang tough and let Christ conform you into a godly Christian man of uncompromising character.
Regarding the dilemmas men often face in business, Jack says, "At some point we Christian men have to choose what matters most to us: climbing the ladder or holding onto the cross." And with respect to cultural pressures, he asks, "Are you as insulted as I am by 'men's' magazines? The editors seem to be obsessed with sex, six-pack abs and shiny objects. These publications are geared more toward chimpanzees than intelligent, moral human beings."
- Read More: The Dilemma for Christian Men
I do think that it is possible to stand up for our Christian faith on a daily basis. I also know that it is impossible without God. It’s so easy to put a foot wrong in business and in your personal life. With us at the helm, we would surely make shipwrecks of our lives.
To dig a little further though, it is hard to be ‘ethical’. There are so many different meanings attached to this in different situations, and it is hard to maintain a consistent direction.