Don’t Be Intimidated

But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation. But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews? We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid. (Galatians 2:11-17)

 Thought For Today:  
Solomon lets us know, "The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him"(Proverbs 20:7).  And "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people"(Proverbs 14:34).

The apostle Paul was a man who was willing to tell people when they were wrong.   He addressed the apostle Peter, and he addressed the churches he established.  What about you?  Do you cover up things that you know aren't right for fear of others? You don't win with integrity violations.  You won't be saved in the end without character, the character of Christ in your life.