Compromised Christians?

Well here it is the first week of summer vacation for the school. And I must confess I have enjoyed a couple of days of "summer vacation." But I'm back at it today. Here is my mid-week post, and I have to wonder as Christians have we compromised ourselves and God's Word?

 

Are we as Christians walking on dangerous ground? Have we for the sake of fitting in distorted the Gospel? According to an article written by Bob Paulson, we are and have.

No one wants to be hated, or looked on as some kind of religious nut. Because of this many evangelicals are responding in a dangerous way. Even as some claim to be followers of Christ Jesus, they ignore or out right reject biblical teachings on homosexuality, fornication, marriage, abortion, and even salvation through Christ Jesus alone. Why would they do this? Because it is in our human nature to want to appease our friends and neighbors. This has led to a serious watering down of the Gospel, so much so that it is more like sinking sand than a solid rock.

The consequences are far-reaching, and they are contributing to a moral decline in America today. Popular liberal evangelicals and even some preachers tell Christians that if they accept abortion, same-sex marriage, and other non-biblical practices that they will be accepted by those around them. So out of fear of being labeled intolerant, or "haters" many Christians are buying into theological falsehoods.

So what is the answer? It is this, we must combat the twisting and tweaking of biblical truth. Christians must be ground in fundamental doctrines, like creation, the fall, and redemption through the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ Jesus. And as Christians we must hold fast to these in an ever increasing hostile world.

As Christians we have a message that can change the world. 16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17 "For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. John 3:16-17

We should not let the world change us, instead we should be holding fast to the God's Word. And maybe, just maybe changing the world.