But, you see, the commotion is unnecessary because Rick Warren is a "good Christian". He would never offend anyone! He is a man of tolerance, diversity, acceptance. Just like Jesus was, right?! NO!! NOT LIKE JESUS!!
Let's have a look at the slippery sloap, shall we??
Years Ago Christian Leaders:
- supported laws that legitimized sex only within marriage
- then they agreed with the decriminalization of pornography (as free speech)
- then they agreed with the decriminalization of fornication (shacking up, etc.)
- then they agreed with the decriminalization of adultery (with another man's wife)
- then they agreed with the decriminalization of homosexuality
- then they agreed with homosexual adoption of children
- then George Bush and the false conservatives advocated civil unions
- then John McCain (with Barack Obama) voted against the Federal Marriage Amendment
- and now as regards legislation, Christian leaders only oppose homosexual marriage. Period.
Now let's have a look at the Bible, shall we??
Recall the story of John the Baptist. He lost his life for one reason --> he was not afraid of any MAN, but had the GUTS to look at the head political leader of his day - in the eye - and tell him he was a sinner and what he was doing was not right in the eyes of God. Because he did that, he literally lost his head! John the Baptist loved Herod enough to tell him the Truth - he was not a man suffering from the common ailment of our day - apathy.
The fact is, if John the Baptist were alive today and rebuked our country's leaders for the killing of innocent children, and promotion of homosexuality, he'd be criticized by our Christian leaders for not being godly or Christlike!
Rick Warren ought to use this inauguration prayer as an opportunity, out of love for Barack Obama and our wicked nation, to pray that Obama will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ; that this nation stop slaughtering babies; that this nation would honor God's holy institution of marriage; that we would corporately get back on our knees, repent and turn back to God! But we all know, those words will never come out of his mouth.
That's tragic, because that would be heroic, biblical, and godly.
The compromise of those who call themselves believers literally makes me sick to my stomach! And why is there so much of it these days? Because Christians are afraid of "offending" people!! And yet, when Jesus' disciples, in John 6 came to him saying many were offended by what he was preaching, Jesus basically said - there's more where that came from! Jesus was offensive - "Blessed is he who is not offended because of Me." - Matthew 11:6
This country needs Christians to be BOLD - not be ashamed, not intimidated, but take the Truth of God's word publicly! Will YOU?
Years Ago Christian Leaders:- supported laws that legitimized sex only within marriage
- then they agreed with the decriminalization of pornography (as free speech)
- then they agreed with the decriminalization of fornication (shacking up, etc.)
- then they agreed with the decriminalization of adultery (with another man's wife)
- then they agreed with the decriminalization of homosexuality
- then they agreed with homosexual adoption of children
- then George Bush and the false conservatives advocated civil unions
- then John McCain (with Barack Obama) voted against the Federal Marriage Amendment
- and now as regards legislation, Christian leaders only oppose homosexual marriage. Period.
Now let's have a look at the Bible, shall we??
Recall the story of John the Baptist. He lost his life for one reason --> he was not afraid of any MAN, but had the GUTS to look at the head political leader of his day - in the eye - and tell him he was a sinner and what he was doing was not right in the eyes of God. Because he did that, he literally lost his head! John the Baptist loved Herod enough to tell him the Truth - he was not a man suffering from the common ailment of our day - apathy.
The fact is, if John the Baptist were alive today and rebuked our country's leaders for the killing of innocent children, and promotion of homosexuality, he'd be criticized by our Christian leaders for not being godly or Christlike!
Rick Warren ought to use this inauguration prayer as an opportunity, out of love for Barack Obama and our wicked nation, to pray that Obama will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ; that this nation stop slaughtering babies; that this nation would honor God's holy institution of marriage; that we would corporately get back on our knees, repent and turn back to God! But we all know, those words will never come out of his mouth.
That's tragic, because that would be heroic, biblical, and godly.
The compromise of those who call themselves believers literally makes me sick to my stomach! And why is there so much of it these days? Because Christians are afraid of "offending" people!! And yet, when Jesus' disciples, in John 6 came to him saying many were offended by what he was preaching, Jesus basically said - there's more where that came from! Jesus was offensive - "Blessed is he who is not offended because of Me." - Matthew 11:6
This country needs Christians to be BOLD - not be ashamed, not intimidated, but take the Truth of God's word publicly! Will YOU?
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. - Romans 12:9
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