Are You A “Sit Around” Christian Or A “Saddle-Up” Christian?

The Life and Liberty Minute

The Life and Liberty Minute features Bryan Fischer, the host of “Focal Point” on American Family Radio. It’s a laser-like 60-second focus on an issue of the day, using the Word of God and the Constitution to analyze and explain.

12/8/20

Are You A “Sit Around” Christian Or A “Saddle-Up” Christian?

Transcript:

“Among the clans of Reuben there were great searchings of heart. Why do you sit still among the sheepfolds?” Judges five, fifteen and sixteen. Bryan Fischer here with today’s Life and Liberty Minute. In those days, Israel was under the brutal oppression of the King of Hazor. Because the men who were supposed to step up and lead did not, God raised up Deborah to do something about it. She called on the people of every tribe to help her defeat the army of Sisera. Many did, but some did not. They stayed home while the army of God went to battle. Deborah says in her song, “Among the clans of Reuben there were great searchings of heart.” They didn’t answer the call, but at least they had the decency to let that bother them. Gilead stayed home, and so did Dan and Asher. There are two kinds of Christians: those who sit around, and those who saddle up. Which kind are you?