“A man who makes no enemies is never a positive force.” -Simon Cameron

That is to say, one who simply bends and flexes to the whims of whomever and whatever they encounter will never be a positive force for change in the world. For even the Lord Jesus has said the same:

“Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.” -Luke 6:26

Yet as a balance to this, we are also not to go about in a combative and argumentative demeanor, seeking to force our thoughts upon anyone we may chance to come across. “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men” (Romans 12:18).

Yet, when all is said and done, we ought to remain unwavering in our love and faithfulness to Christ and His commands. If we make enemies in the process of following after God, so be it.

“Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.” -Luke 6:22-23

• Going the Extra Mile
• Accepting Constructive Criticism
• The Tribulation of Life
• The (Negative) Promises of God
• Losing Your “Respectability”

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