I have been told on more than one occasion that I am on the fringe, and this from religious folk. They think that the things that I hold to from the Bible are way out there.
Recently, I was told that about 95-99% of all Christians would think that I am wrong about what I believe. Maybe I am wrong on some things (who hasn't been?), but not because 99% of all who call themselves Christians say so. The way to ascertain truth is not by taking a survey. You don't interpret scripture by what the majority says is okay. You are not okay with God just because the 99% say you are. Popular Christianity is so gutted of deep conviction that's it's fairly well disgusting.
Jesus said, "Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets." If everybody is saying that you're okay, it may be time to examine your Christianity. He also said, "If the head of the house has been called Beelzebub, how much more the members of his household!"
You will be persecuted if you simply put into practice the literal words of scripture. Bad things will be said about you. I think this is why so many of Christs' commands are not interpreted literally. When you obey what He says, other's sins are exposed.
If you're hated by the world and the religious folk who are in it, for obeying Christ, you have a blessing. "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
Grasp the blessing; His love is better than theirs.
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