Allegiance

Luke 11:23 (ESV)
Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

Have you ever thought about this statement and its implications? Regardless of what anybody says, there is no middle ground concerning Christ. You are either with Christ or against Him. You either join Him in His work or you attempt to destroy it.

How are your actions? Are they joining Christ in His work or destroying it? Are you like me and categorize them as neutral? From this scripture, there is no neutral. Seems a little unrealistic doesn't it? How can everything either be for Christ or against Christ? Let me offer up a couple of scriptures that are frequently quoted, and then you make the decision.

Proverbs 3:6 - In ALL THY WAYS acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

I Thessalonians 5:18 - In EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

ALL and EVERYTHING aren't middle ground. If both of these passages are ways we are supposed to live, how can we acknowledge God or give thanks for something that is neutral.

And that makes a good way to test your actions: can you acknowledge God or give Him thanks concerning what you are doing or what you have done? If not, read Psalm 139:23-24 and pray that God will forgive you, cleanse you, and direct you on a proper path with Him, one that is for Him.