Stand Up For Jesus

"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."  Ephesians 6:11.  In churches of Christ, we sing a hymn which is entitled, "Stand Up For Jesus."  When we stand, we are to let our light shine.  We are to let the world know where we stand on the issues that come about because of the wiles of the devil.  We are to promote a righteous lifestyle amidst the unrighteousness of our society.  We are to speak truth.  We are to be people of integrity and honor.  We are to proclaim a gospel that will save the souls of the obedient.  We are to follow God even if it brings persecution.  We are to stand for the principals of right and we are to oppose the evils of wrongdoing.  We are to separate ourselves from the evil about us, and not allow ourselves to be polluted.  We are to be blameless and harmless in this present world.  Our lifestyle is to be different from those who are corrupted by evil and enslaved by sin.  We are to be untouched by the devil.  Like Jesus, the devil must find nothing in us.  Standing up for Jesus requires commitment, devotion, and sacrifice.  Standing up for Jesus requires a love of the world to come and an understanding that we are just passing through this present world.  Standing up for Jesus means that we are willing to battle the enemy and win.