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  LEAD THE WAY
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: As followers of Christ, we are called to lead the way among men
by holy influence, not to be dragged by others, but to compel them to
follow Christ.

Topics: "Leadership in Faith", "Influence of Christians in Society"
Scripture References: Deuteronomy 28:13, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Ephesians 2:19-20, Philippians 2:15-16, Colossians 3:1-2, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 1:6

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DESCRIPTION
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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that obedience to the Lord positions believers
as leaders rather than followers, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:13. He
asserts that God's blessings empower Christians to influence society
positively, compelling the world to recognize Christ's authority.
Spurgeon challenges believers to reject the spirit of the age and
instead assert their identity as priests and kings in Christ, leading
with confidence rather than succumbing to societal pressures. He calls
for a bold proclamation of faith, urging Christians to take their
rightful place in society and not allow their beliefs to be
marginalized.

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CONTENT
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The Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail. (Deuteronomy 28:13)

If we obey the Lord, He will compel our adversaries to see that His
blessing rests upon us. Though this be a promise of the law, yet it
stands good to the people of God; for Jesus has removed the curse, but
He has established the blessing.

It is for saints to lead the way among men by holy influence: they are
not to be the tail, to be dragged hither and thither by others. We must
not yield to the spirit of the age, but compel the age to do homage to
Christ. If the Lord be with us, we shalt not crave toleration for
religion, but we shall seek to seat it on the throne of society. Has not
the Lord Jesus made His people priests'' Surely they are to teach and
must not be learners from the philosophies of unbelievers. Are we not in
Christ made kings to reign upon the earth? How, then can we be the
servants of custom, the slaves of human opinion?

Have you, dear friend, taken up your true position for Jesus? Too many
are silent because diffident, if not cowardly. Should we allow the name
of the Lord Jesus to be kept in the background? Should our religion drag
along as a tails Should it not rather lead the way and be the ruling
force with ourselves and others 3.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/lead-the-way/
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