Apr 1987 - Editorial

The Lord Jesus stated that His disciples perform two very important functions in this world. He described them as "the salt of the earth" (Mat. 5:13), counteracting the corruption all around them, and as "the light of the world" (Mat. 5:14), beaming the light of the truth into the surrounding darkness. Obedience to the Word of God in our lives will ensure that we maintain our effectiveness in each of these roles (Phil. 2:12-16).

The world in which we live is becoming increasingly corrupt, but the corrupting process would be even more rapid if the restraining influence exerted by believers on the Lord Jesus Christ was absent, and if their faithful Christian witness was not being maintained it would also be a much darker place. There will be, however, a lessening in the effectiveness of Christian witness if compromise is indulged in. The dangers of compromising are effectively illustrated by carefully selected scriptural examples in our main series article this month. Focus reviews the internal tensions that are currently complicating the politics in present day Israel and discusses issues that are becoming increasingly significant as we approach the end time of which Daniel wrote in his prophecy.

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Editorial