06/29/2015
A message to Christians and my Conservative Friends-
There are times when the battle lines are drawn and we have to take a stand. When we have to choose sides: between good and evil, between what's right and wrong.
If you consider yourself to be Christian- regardless of your denomination- then please read this. July 26th marked a new day in American history of the likes this nation has never seen. The Supreme Court Ruling legalizing Gay Marriage, whether we realize it or not was both bad and good. The Bad- sexual liberty was elevated over religious liberty, sexual sin was institutionalized as an ideal rather than holding to God's intended design for sexual expression in heterosexual marriage.
The Supreme Court Ruling legalizing Gay Marriage, whether we realize it or not, was both bad and good. The Bad- sexual liberty was elevated as an ideal over religious liberty and God's intended design for sexual expression in heterosexual marriage.
So what was GOOD about the ruling? This ruling serves to show where people really stand. Will the real Christians please stand up?
Dear Christian:
Have we forgotten what it means to be a Christian? Please stop and ask yourself this question: What does it really mean to be a Christian (to bear the name of Christ)?
If you bear the name of Christ- you are His Ambassador which means you are to reflect the image, truth and grace of Christ.
Our job is to please God, not man. We are called to lay down our desires and pleasures for a Higher & Greater Purpose as a Follower of Christ.
Please, Christians, let's stop hiding behind 'not judging' and start exercising proper judgment and speak the truth in love. Let’s stop confusing speaking truth with condemning sinners. The bible says (John 8:32) you shall know the truth and the truth will set us free- how are people to hear truth if we sit back in silence afraid to offend. When you suppress truth - you enable people to remain in confusion or ignorance, and this does not please God (Romans 1:18). News flash- the Gospel is offensive: the fact that Jesus (who lived a sinless life) was crucified on the cross for US- SINNERS, and is THE ONLY WAY to the Father is offensive to many. The fact that he calls us to lives of truth, integrity, holiness, moral / sexual purity is offensive to many. So whose side are you on?
Christian, if you have a 'rainbow filter' on your picture or if you support homosexuality or (LGBT), please stop twisting scripture to support the LGBT lifestyle when God's position is so clearly outlined in the bible as black and white -not grey. Romans 1 is crystal clear. Please stop celebrating and applauding yourself or others who give themselves to that lifestyle. Romans 1:32
Either we will stand with God or we will stand with a morally bankrupt society that is intent on ignoring God or changing him into whatever god they want him to be.
The battle lines have been drawn, so assume your position. Rise up, take a stand, speak truth in love and be courageous. There is no turning back.