The Nature of Compromise (Part 2)

In my last post I covered the nature of compromise and what it is that people compromise on.  In this post I want to cover why people compromise, the consequences of compromise, and the characteristics of a person who won't compromise.

Why People Compromise

No doubt there are many reasons why people compromise on their faith.  Some include:

• Fear of what others may think or say
• To avoid conflict
• For acceptance
• Peer pressure
• For profit
• It's the easy way
• Spiritually weak

When it comes to the important issues of your faith, there are no valid reasons to compromise on the truths of the Bible.  You must stand firm on the foundation that your faith is built upon.

Consequences of Compromise

Compromising on issues of our faith can have some serious consequences. If you aren't careful you will find yourself weaker and less effective each time you compromise.  Some consequences include

• It weakens you spiritually
• It hurts your prayer life
• It infiltrates all areas of your life
• You develop a lack of conscience for right and wrong
• You end up abandoning God's Word
• You become untrustworthy

Characteristics of a Person Who Won't Compromise

• They have a strong conviction about the Bible (they know what they believe)
• They have faith in the promises of God
• They have courage to stand when no one else will stand with them
• They are secure in their relationship with God
• They can easily discern right from wrong
• They have a sense of direction
• They are governed by principle, not preference
• They want God's approval over man's

Have you been guilty of compromise?  Are you compromising on important issues now?  If so, what if anything, are you doing about it?   Leave some feedback in the comments section.