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Can a Christian Go 12 rounds for what they believe in? |
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 Several months ago, we observed Rick Warren appear to backup on his stance on
homosexual marriage. I asked in another forum, “Can a Christian go 12
Rounds for what they believe in, or do they show good for 3 and then
can’t Answer the Bell?”
Whether you agree with a person or not, you have to admire anyone who
is willing to stand up for what they believe in against all odds. When
they have the courage, belief and convictions to stand and stand
steadfastly no matter what.
The homosexual community has taken that stand. That stand is changing,
not only, the perceptions of what Christians call sin but what is held
as morally correct in our nation and the world. The influence over
media, politics, business, government and yes the church is profound.
What has happened to the Christian. It would appear that we are afraid
to speak out openly for what we believe is the truth. More and more,
the rights of the Christian are eroding away. Look around us. How can
we miss what once wasn’t and is now very obvious.
Our churches can not speak out because they have tied themselves to the
governments will. The fact that churches have applied for 501(c)3
status, has essentially silenced direct influence in many areas of our
lives. The church no longer has the degree of influence it once had due
to it’s financial entanglement with the federal government.
Are we taking refuge in the church for God’s sake or fear’s sake?
You can not say you are a Christian at work because you may offend someone.
You can not have your closed bible in plain view on your desk because you might offend someone.
You can not wear a t-shirt that displays your belief in Christ because you may offend someone.
You can not speak boldly against sin in church because it could one day violate someone’s civil liberties.
Do Christians even pray over their food in public with a bold acclamation?
You can not pray comfortably at a sporting event without wondering if you are offending someone.
So as a Christian am I not offended when:
Men are kissing men and women are in longing embraces with other women on prime time TV?
On, almost, every prime time TV show there is a depiction of
homosexuality, adultery, lying, cursing, gluttony, violence and
fornication; just to name a few?
Maybe we don’t speak out because in the privacy of our homes we are
voyeuristically enjoying looking through the window of the world?
We will answer to the Lord, not for losing a stance, but for not taking
one! We are going to have to defend what we believe in. If if means a
position that does not seem logical or intelligent to the learned or
average man, then so be it. If we have to appear as lunatics to those
who would paint us with the broad brush of intolerance, so be it. For
it is not just a stand against homosexuality, it is a stand against
sin. It is that simple, it is not complicated. Issues are often
complicated by man to mask the true intention of those that support
another ideal. Such is true with sin.
So the question, “Can a Christian Go 12 rounds for what they believe in?”
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