Life is about choices. Every day we make small ones that shape our routines, and great ones that define our destiny. But above every human decision looms the greatest choice of all—the one Jesus set before all humanity. His mission was not to give people a new philosophy or a religious option. His mission was to confront the world with a choice between God and the Devil, between truth and lies, between life and death. Jesus wanted people to pick a side—God’s side.
How do we know which side is God’s? By measuring actions, doctrines, and lifestyles against the Word of God. Scripture is our plumb line of truth—the unwavering standard that reveals what aligns with Him and what does not. Once we know what God has spoken, the choice is unmistakable: will we stand with Him in courage and conviction, or shrink back and slip into the course of the world? One path leads to life, freedom, and peace; the other leads only to compromise and spiritual decay.
Some people try to avoid this responsibility. They say, “I don’t want to take sides.” That may work in a family quarrel or political dispute, but spiritually, neutrality is impossible. Jesus told Pilate, “Everyone on the side of truth listens to me” (John 18:37). That single statement draws a line that demands a response. In politics, some lawmakers vote “present” rather than “yes” or “no,” dodging accountability. But spiritually, you are either for the truth or against it. The Bible makes clear that life is a battleground of choices: the Way of Holiness or the way of destruction, the narrow road to life or the broad road to ruin. Every page of Scripture reminds us: indecision is itself a decision.
This was Elijah’s challenge to Israel: “How long will you waver between two opinions? If Yahweh is God, follow him; but if Baal, follow him” (1 Kings 18:21). The prophet left no room for delay or compromise. The same was true in the ministry of Jesus and the apostles. Acts 14 shows Paul and Barnabas speaking with such boldness in Iconium that many believed, while others rejected and stirred up opposition. The city became divided. Truth has always divided. Lies may confuse, but truth compels a choice. Jesus himself brought the sharpest division in history—not because he sought conflict, but because truth clarifies and exposes. It separates those who love God from those who resist Him.
We see this in our culture today. When the truth of God’s Word is spoken clearly, some embrace it with joy and faith, while others harden themselves and stir up hostility. Consider issues like the God-given sanctity of life in the womb or God’s design for marriage as one man and one woman. Or think about the biblical truth that Jesus is the Son of God, not God himself. These truths divide instantly. Social media, schools, and news outlets amplify lies and vilify those who stand for truth. Just as in the first century, the result is division—and the question remains: will we stand with truth, or be swept along by deception and its deadly outcome—destruction?
Acts 19 records Paul preaching in the synagogue of Ephesus for three months. Some believed, but others hardened their hearts and spoke evil of the Way. At that point Paul did not dilute the message or compromise for the sake of peace. He separated the disciples and continued boldly teaching elsewhere. The result? All the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord. The pattern is unmistakable. Paul gave people the chance to hear, but when they rejected it, he did not linger in endless debate or soften the message to avoid conflict. He drew a line, moved forward, and proclaimed truth more boldly. People had to decide. There was no middle ground. Refusing to choose was choosing against the truth.
In 3 John we see the apostle confronting Diotrephes, who loved power and control, resisted truth, and slandered God’s servants. John did not shrug it off—he exposed it. Here we learn a crucial distinction: slander is malicious evil-speaking, but exposing evil is godly protection of the flock. Today, many Christians shy away from this, fearing controversy more than they fear God. But silence in the face of falsehood is complicity. God calls His people to stand for truth, even when it means naming names and dragging wickedness into the light.
From Genesis to Revelation, God’s Word presses the same truth: pick a side. Before salvation, the choice is stark—eternal life or permanent death. Once born again, the choice continues daily: walk by the spirit or yield to the flesh. Salvation is God’s gift forever, but it is no permission slip for the flesh. Each decision either aligns us with the light of truth or with the darkness of error. Every act of obedience declares that we belong to God. When the flesh becomes our master, truth is no longer our guide. There is no middle ground—God calls His children to prove by their lives that they stand with Him.
Yes, standing for truth may sometimes be inconvenient, unpopular, or even costly. But silence and compromise are never options for the children of God. Scripture assures us that those who walk in the light enjoy fellowship with the Father and with one another, and their lives are not wasted—they carry eternal significance. The world has already taken its stand against God, drawing its lines in pride and rebellion, but the question remains for each of us: Whose side are you on? Neutrality resists Him, silence surrenders ground, and hesitation robs us of the new life God intends.
God is not asking us to be perfect, but to be faithful. He is not calling us to conquer the world by force, but to bear witness to His truth with courage and compassion. Every choice to walk by the spirit is a declaration that we belong to Him, and every step of obedience is seen, remembered, and rewarded. So let us choose His side—not just once, but daily—in our homes, in our work, in our conversations, and in the quiet places where only He sees. And as we do, we can rest assured that His strength will sustain us, His presence will comfort us, and His truth will keep us until the day the trumpet sounds.
With love and steadfast faith in Christ,
