Staying Strong in your Faith When Others Aren’t

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We are in a constant battle, fighting against falling into the ways of the world, and comprimising what we believe. Whether it's with your friends, family, or strangers, Satan will try to pull you down in your faith. How can we win this battle and emerge victorious with God? Take this study to learn how to stay strong in your faith, even when it seems like no one else is.

What would you consider the main characteristics of a solid, devoted Christian to be?

Do you fit the description of a solid, firm Christian? How does your lifestyle reflect Christ? On a scale from one to ten, how would others view your relationship with Jesus?
What’s the hardest part about being a Christian?

Being a Christian means breaking apart from the crowd. This world will not love you and be at peace with you because of what you believe. The Apostle John writes in 1 John 3:13, "Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you". Satan will use all power that he can to sway you away from the truth of God. Don’t give Satan that chance. Compromise in little things in your walk with God can lead you to further destruction down the road.
Share a time that you have compromised what you believed to save yourself from embarrassment or awkwardness. How could you have addressed this situation in a pleasing way to God?

What’s the worst outcome that could have happened if you remained strong in God? What could the benefits be of living a life completely honoring to God?
When are some times that your lifestyle doesn’t match up to what you say you believe?

When do you find yourself telling someone to do something differently, when you don’t even do it yourself? How can you match up your words with your actions? What insights does James share in James 1:21-27 that apply to this challenge of living out our faith?
How did the disciples of Jesus remain so strong in their faith?

They lived out what they believed. They remained strong in their faith, and didn’t follow the ways of the world. How can you do this in your life?
What are some things that you have become accustomed to that are not pleasing to God?

How can you recognize these things and eliminate them in your life? God is there and willing to help you with anything. If you ask him for the strength to remain apart from the world’s ways, he will grant it to you. When we realize that our actions or attitudes do not please God, what should we do about that? (See 1 John 1:9 for God's promise.)
When have you suffered for your faith?

If you haven’t had any suffering, then it’s most likely that something is missing in your Christian walk. The Bible states in 2 Timothy 3:12, "In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." Be comforted when you suffer for Jesus’ sake, because then you are doing something right. Remember what Jesus stated in the Bible “, "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first" (John 15:18).
How can your lifestyle reflect Jesus?

One of the best ways to let others know about Jesus is through your actions. Do your actions match up with what you say you believe? How can your actions speak multitudes about what you believe? What would you have to change to make your actions strong for Christ?
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