He Stood Up for True Worship/Elijah - The Answer

 Modern-day critics may decry the conclusion to this test on Mount Carmel. Some people may worry lest religious zealots use  it to justify violent acts of religious intolerance.  And sadly, there are many violent religious fanatic today.   However, Elijah was no fanatic.  He was acting on Jehovah's behalf in a just execution.  Furthermore, genuine Christians know that they cannot follow Elijah's course in taking a sword to the wicked. Rather, they follow the standard for all disciples of Jesus as found in Christ's words to Peter:  "Return your sword to its place, for all those who take the sword will perish by the sword." (Matthew 26:52) Jehovah will use his Son to carry out divine justice in the future. 

The responsibility of  a true Christian is to lead a life of faith.  (John 3:16)  One way to do so is to imitate faithful men like Elijah.  He worshipped Jehovah exclusively and urged others to do the same.  He boldly exposed as  a fraudulent religion that Satan used to lure people away from Jehovah. And he trusted Jehovah to settle matters instead of relying on his own abilities and will. Elijah stood up for pure worship. May all of us imitate his faith!

Next time: He Stood Up for Pure Worship/Elijah - How Long Was the Drought in Elijah's Day?

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