“And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience.” – Ephesians 2:1-2
It’s easy for Christians to become frustrated because it seems like non-believers think differently from us. They don’t care what the Bible says. They disagree with our fundamental worldview. At times they ridicule our beliefs. The anger and frustration of self-identified Christians is palpable at this moment and it’s misguided.
We need to stop being surprised or frustrated by the fact that non-Christians don’t act like Christians! Non-believers are still following the prince of the air (aka Satan) whether or not they realize it. We need to stop thinking that the solution is to browbeat people into agreeing with our biblical worldview on issues. That simply isn’t going to happen.
We cannot change people! Our primary mission must be to introduce people to the One Who Changes People. Once they have met Christ, then the process of discipleship will create space for the Holy Spirit to change lives and minds. There will be no movement on issues near and dear to our hearts until there is spiritual life. Spiritual life only comes into the spiritually dead through the power of God, not our own efforts.