Faithfulness Over Appearance
“All who want to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, simply so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.” — Galatians 6:12 (NASB 1995)
There will always be those who pressure us to look the part—to meet religious expectations rather than walk by the Spirit.
Paul saw through the motive: they wanted to avoid persecution, not pursue Christ. Spirit-led women resist shallow appearances in favor of deep obedience—even when it costs.
Let the cross offend. But never let your life be shaped by the fear of man.
Reflection:
Am I more concerned with what others think, or what Christ desires?
Prayer:
Holy Spirit, protect me from performance-based faith. Give me courage to walk by the cross, not by fear. Amen.
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I’m a follower of Christ, learning daily to walk the narrow path laid out in His Word. Through Rooted & Raised: Anchoring Women & Children in Christ, I simply seek to point others back to Scripture, tested by the Holy Spirit, lived out in faith, and anchored in truth.
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