Five Ways Christians Should Respond to the Coronavirus

Jul 21, 2020 | Trusting God

The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc upon our world and some people aren’t sure what to do. Let me suggest five ways Christians should respond to this pandemic.

1. Give praise to God

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!

Psalm 150:6 (NIV) says, “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” Even in the face of something as serious as the coronavirus, Christians are called to praise God. This verse tells us that being alive (i.e., having breath) is the only requirement for praising God!

Note that the scriptures do not say, “If you are alive and everything is going well, then praise the Lord” or “If you are alive and healthy, then praise the Lord” or “If you are alive and rich, then praise the Lord.” No, the scriptures simply say, “Praise the Lord.” Period. Praising the Lord is to be done unconditionally, without hesitation, and without reservation by every living person. Are you alive today? If you are, you should praise the Lord!

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