Philippians 1:14 (HCSB)

Pastor, God wants you to have courage and stand up for your beliefs when everyone else sits down. But it’s not just for your own good.

It’s for the good of those in your congregation, too.

When you stand up publicly for what God wants, you’ll encourage other believers in your church and in your community. When you stand up for God, other people will follow.

Courage is contagious. 

You never know how many people will join you until you courageously step out in faith.

Most people are waiting for a leader to show some courage. They’re waiting for someone like you to demonstrate faith.

Paul writes about this in Philippians 1:14: “Most of the brothers in the Lord have gained confidence from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the message fearlessly” (HCSB).

Paul’s imprisonment for the Gospel led others to demonstrate more boldness in their faith.

God will use your courage, too, to help others respond with courage.