What's popular?

Criticism is the price of initiative. Success is not measured by popularity--always remember that the crowd shouted, 'Crucify!' Here's what is popular: Jesus told his disciples that 'all men will hate you because of me' (Matthew 10:22). So do the right thing because it is right, not because the world agrees. Stand on principle, even if you must stand alone. The pure in heart will see God (Matthew 5:8), for only the pure in heart want to (C. S. Lewis). Is there a decision awaiting your solitary courage today? -- Dr. James C. Denison

For nothing is hidden, except to be revealed; nor has anything been secret, but that it should come to light. (Mark 4:22)

What's popular? To hate anyone who is a genuine follower of Christ and shows it by standing on principle and doing the right thing. Doing the right thing may require us to do something we don't "feel" like doing. It may go against our natural desires, popular culture or common thinking. Actions that seem hidden or secret is often where we are most likely to be tempted to not do the right thing. But, sometimes we need to take ourselves by the scruff of the neck and say, "Here I will put my foot down and, by God's grace, I will stand".