Preachers have the moral and spiritual obligation to speak the truth of God in order to help fellow Christians to come to deeper faith. God has given us everything that pertains to life and godliness (II Peter 1:3). Anything that pertains to the living of the Christian life should be addressed by what is in scripture. If all of us are obligated to answer when men ask about our faith, such knowledge could only come from the Word being in our hearts. Public teaching of the Word is a necessary part of growing faith and learning how to stand for what is right.
Everyone cannot preach because of roles, ability or proper worship. The confession of Christ deals more with how we live our lives before the world. As the world observes us they should see in us what it is that God does to and for a man (Matthew 5:13-16). The words of Jesus about coming to give men an abundance of life shows the change in us (John 10:10). At times we have to change what we once did and the world is able to see it. Peter spoke about former friends that could not understand the change in life styles (I Peter 4:4). Those former friends would not speak evil of the Christian.
Whether it be in the home, at work, in the world or even in the church, we are compelled by the love of God to lead different lives. A confession of Christ means I accept His will and desire to live for Him even if it cost me my life (Revelation 2:10). Because of the cultural war we are engaged in here in America, our view of Jesus the Christ will be challenged more and more. A good thing to keep in memory is that those who have access to microphones or television do not speak for all Americans. Legislatures, judges or people of importance do not make laws for God or God’s people. God has already given us the law. Confession is living it.