Be Ye Steadfast
By Glendol McClure

When the apostle Paul wrote to the saints in Corinth, he said, "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord." (1 Corinthians 15:58) Paul exhorted the saints to stand firm (steadfast) and to be unmovable. The word "steadfast" is from the Greek word hedraios. According to Strong, it means "sedentary, i.e., (by impl.) immovable: settled, steadfast." Every saint, from the first to the twenty-first century, needs to heed this exhortation. But, what should be the nature of a Christian's standing or steadfastness? Please consider the following:

Christians must stand fast in the faith.

Many are deceived and, when faced with trial and persecutions, they do not firmly stand. Thus, evil men, the devil, and his forces toss them "to and fro."

Christians must stand fast in the liberty of Christ.

Christians must stand fast in one spirit, and be of one mind.

Christians must stand fast in the traditions of the gospel.

Friend, are you standing according to the truth of the gospel? Have you "done all to stand." (Ephesians 6:13) If not, remember the apostle John's words--it is spiritually fatal to be on the wrong side of this proposition (Revelation 20:12-15). Are you steadfast?