The Danger of Walking Away from the Cross
In a world full of distractions, temptations, and self-indulgence, it is easy to drift away from the cross. What begins as small compromises—skipping prayer, neglecting the Word, justifying sin—can quickly turn into a life that is no longer centered on Christ. The Bible is clear: the world is constantly pulling us away from God, and without staying anchored to the cross, we will find ourselves lost in its grip.
No one wakes up one day and says, “I think I’ll walk away from Jesus today.” Instead, it happens subtly. A busy schedule replaces time with God. Culture’s voice becomes louder than Scripture. Our desires start aligning with the world rather than the will of God. Hebrews 2:1 warns, “For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it.” Drifting from the cross isn’t sudden; it’s a slow fade that happens when we stop intentionally pursuing Jesus.
If we aren’t filling our minds and hearts with Christ, the world will be happy to step in. Social media, entertainment, politics, materialism—these things can consume our time and energy, shaping our thoughts and values. James 4:4 gives a strong warning: “Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” When we choose the world’s ways over God’s, we are actively walking in opposition to Him.
At first, compromise feels harmless. Maybe it’s skipping church, engaging in gossip, justifying a sinful habit, or choosing comfort over conviction. But what starts as “just a little” turns into a lifestyle that looks nothing like the life God has called us to live. John 8:34 reminds us, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin.” Sin is never satisfied with just a foothold—it seeks complete control.
The good news is that no matter how far we drift, the cross is always there. Jesus calls us to repent, to turn from our worldly ways, and to realign our lives with Him. 1 John 1:9 promises, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Walking away from the cross leads to destruction, but running back to Jesus leads to life.
The world will always try to pull us away from Christ, but we must stand firm. Stay in the Word. Stay in prayer. Stay accountable to godly community. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and the cross, because without Him, the world will consume you. Don’t let the world take over—hold fast to the Savior who gave everything for you.
Where do you stand today? Are you drifting, or are you anchored in Christ?
In Love,
Pastor Jody
No one wakes up one day and says, “I think I’ll walk away from Jesus today.” Instead, it happens subtly. A busy schedule replaces time with God. Culture’s voice becomes louder than Scripture. Our desires start aligning with the world rather than the will of God. Hebrews 2:1 warns, “For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it.” Drifting from the cross isn’t sudden; it’s a slow fade that happens when we stop intentionally pursuing Jesus.
If we aren’t filling our minds and hearts with Christ, the world will be happy to step in. Social media, entertainment, politics, materialism—these things can consume our time and energy, shaping our thoughts and values. James 4:4 gives a strong warning: “Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” When we choose the world’s ways over God’s, we are actively walking in opposition to Him.
At first, compromise feels harmless. Maybe it’s skipping church, engaging in gossip, justifying a sinful habit, or choosing comfort over conviction. But what starts as “just a little” turns into a lifestyle that looks nothing like the life God has called us to live. John 8:34 reminds us, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin.” Sin is never satisfied with just a foothold—it seeks complete control.
The good news is that no matter how far we drift, the cross is always there. Jesus calls us to repent, to turn from our worldly ways, and to realign our lives with Him. 1 John 1:9 promises, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Walking away from the cross leads to destruction, but running back to Jesus leads to life.
The world will always try to pull us away from Christ, but we must stand firm. Stay in the Word. Stay in prayer. Stay accountable to godly community. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and the cross, because without Him, the world will consume you. Don’t let the world take over—hold fast to the Savior who gave everything for you.
Where do you stand today? Are you drifting, or are you anchored in Christ?
In Love,
Pastor Jody
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