Rejecting Passivity—Standing in the Gap
Rejecting Passivity—Standing in the Gap
Evil often advances not because of the boldness of the wicked, but because of the silence and passivity of the good. From the first pages of Scripture, we see the consequences when men fail to step up—Adam’s silence in Eden allowed sin to enter, and today, passivity in fathers and men leaves families vulnerable. God calls men to be active protectors, to stand between their loved ones and the forces that seek to harm them.
This is not about bravado or aggression, but about courage and willingness to act when it matters most. Whether it’s speaking truth in love, setting boundaries, or intervening in prayer, your willingness to step forward can change the course of your family’s story. Passivity is not neutral; it is a choice that shapes the spiritual climate of your home and community.
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (KJV): “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.”
Reflection: Where have you been tempted to remain passive in your family or community? What is one step you can take today to actively protect or stand up for those entrusted to you?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click here:
https://www.mbcpb.org/media
Evil often advances not because of the boldness of the wicked, but because of the silence and passivity of the good. From the first pages of Scripture, we see the consequences when men fail to step up—Adam’s silence in Eden allowed sin to enter, and today, passivity in fathers and men leaves families vulnerable. God calls men to be active protectors, to stand between their loved ones and the forces that seek to harm them.
This is not about bravado or aggression, but about courage and willingness to act when it matters most. Whether it’s speaking truth in love, setting boundaries, or intervening in prayer, your willingness to step forward can change the course of your family’s story. Passivity is not neutral; it is a choice that shapes the spiritual climate of your home and community.
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (KJV): “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.”
Reflection: Where have you been tempted to remain passive in your family or community? What is one step you can take today to actively protect or stand up for those entrusted to you?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click here:
https://www.mbcpb.org/media
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