I looked up Webster's definition of “compromise.”  One of the definitions is:  “to find or follow a way between extremes.”  Many modern day Christians believe this is the way to win an unregenerate world over to our side.  If we would just “compromise” a little with a world energized and directed by “the schemes of the devil (Ephesians 6:11,” we would move the needle in our direction.  In God's word, you cannot find that definition of “compromise” anywhere in the Bible...only warnings against it.  In fact, all the examples of attempts to compromise found in scripture led to further ungodliness.  The Bible makes it clear that God does not condone compromising His commands: “Be careful to do what the LORD your God has commanded you; do not turn aside to the right or to the left” (Deuteronomy 5:32). Joyful are those who “do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths” (Psalm 119:3, NLT). God is holy, and His ways are right. God is good, and His ways are life giving. Concerning matters that God has clearly addressed, we do not negotiate, bargain, or compromise.

Webster has other definitions of “compromise: “a concession to something derogatory or prejudicial”... ” to make a shameful or disreputable concession.” These definitions are what believers should think about when tempted to give up what we know to be “truth matters” for even good intentions or human strategies. 

In other words, our lives are to reflect God's truth.  Where or when does God bend or compromise His truth?  Never.  Neither should we.  Not compromising includes not being hypocritical. When our intention is to actively pursue a deeper relationship with God and obey Him in all things, we are less likely to compromise. We will more readily recognize the things that seek to draw us away from God. We will more readily recognize His voice and trust Him (see John 10:4).  We come to understand the magnitude of His holiness, the crushing nature of sin, and the depth of His grace.  We long to follow Him in all our ways.  The better we know God, the better we can resist the temptation to compromise His truth.   My prayer for you and me this day is this:  Lord, help us to overcome our “sophistication” and humbly submit to Your truth.  The consequences are Yours, but holding firmly to the truth is our testimony and responsibility.  Keep us ever anchored to Your truth and not be swayed by “compromise.”  Amen

Walk with the King today and be a blessing.