Psalm 6:10

¹⁰All my enemies will be overwhelmed with shame and anguish; they will turn back and suddenly be put to shame.

Several years ago, a disgruntled athlete silently protested against what he felt as biases among business entrepreneurs. When he was offered a salary that presumed to be adequate enough to compensate his talent, the protester rejected the offer. His popularity soared high, and the media paid attention to everything he said. He spoke more verbally about his desire for a change in the league and in the society. The league that he protested against was greatly affected and lost enormous revenues.

Few years later, the disgruntled athlete sought to play again in the league that he protested against; but ever since he rejected the offer to play on a particular team, no team offered him a contract. To seek employment from the league that lost massive revenue as result of his protest, what moral value the disgruntled athlete had?

Reflect on what it says in Deuteronomy 25:4, ⁴“Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.” While an ox is treading out the grain, it should be given sufficient compensation. But if the ox destroys the grain even after several rebukes, it is wise to find another ox to tread the grain. What do you think? Will you employ anyone who wants your business to shutdown? Certainly, it’s wise to employ dependable employees.

Publicly, aggressive groups protest against biblical doctrines. But if they try to join the church they oppose, how should we react? We are instructed to love our enemies. How should we practice love towards hostile groups who resist the Scripture? We welcome everyone who wishes to join particular church activities, but we also abide by our church constitution and by-laws that clearly defines requirements for church membership.

Lord Jesus, bring genuine believers to your church.

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