Uncommon Belief

 

2 CORINTHIANS 6:15

What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?

Belial is the name of a demon and another name for Satan. An unbeliever is one who has heard the gospel and refuses to believe it, who is unpersuaded after hearing it, who rejects God's inbirthings of faith. 

A believer is one has become convinced that Jesus Christ is the Messiah and the Author of salvation. Galatians 3:9 "So then, those of faith are blessed along with the believing Abraham." 

A believer works faithfully alongside Christ in the field of service to which that believer has been called to serve. 3 John 1:5 "Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you." Romans 12:13 "Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality." Galatians 6:10 "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith." 

A believer does not compromise their faith to 'keep the peace'. We are not called to ride the fence, but to choose a side: we choose to believe that Jesus is God's Christ and that we are to share this good news with everyone we meet or interact with on some level. Not everyone is called to serve in a foreign field as a missionary, but we are called to serve where God sends us: our homes, our workplaces, our cities/towns/villages, our governments, our schools. 

A believer seeks God's face: Psalm 27:8 "You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, LORD, do I seek.”"

A believer seeks God's kingdom: Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." 

A believer lives a life of faith, trusting in God for every need: 2 Corinthians 5:7 " For we walk by faith, not by sight." Proverbs 3:5, 6 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take."

These are but a few of the things a believer does. Many more are written in the Holy Bible for you to read and see for yourself. If you don't have a Bible, I pray you receive one. If you are not yet a believer, I pray you see the Truth of God's Word and receive the faith He is ready to place within your hearts.