Delicate Christians
Scripture: Phil. 3:18 For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. 19 Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. Observation: The Apostle Paul was concerned that the followers of Christ might not remain strong throughout their journey. Referring to this passage, John Wesley said that these people were “delicate Christians.” They were afraid of the pressure that they received from the world. The Romans made fun of these believers and the fact that they followed a man who died on a cross. Crucifixion was a death that was reserved for the lowliest of society, and here these “Christians” worshipped a man who died in this way. They may have found a way to de-emphasize Christ’s death and only focus on his life. I doing so, Paul knew that they were trying to make this “Christianity” more acceptable in society, but also losing si...