Disception In The Church (Part 3)

When you fall prey to the deception of license then another deception is ready to move in. Make no mistake about it-it is the doctrine of tolerance and inclusion. Since morals are now defined and determined by what "feels right" absolutes are rejected and redefined. It is no longer about what the Bible says so now some churches can dismiss hell, willingly, proudly, and openly embrace homosexuality, and proclaim universalism (all religions/beliefs lead to God/heaven). We must become tolerant and inclusive of anything and everyone!

Jude says very bluntly that if we don't stay on guard we will begin to call good evil and evil good. Jude would sound the alarm today if he watched Sports Center a few years ago. Tim Tebow was crucified (not for his ability or lack of ability) for praying, sharing his faith, and witnessing. He was the butt of every joke and a cry arises from teammates, celebrities, and even fellow Christians for him to be quiet. However, the day Jason Collins comes out as the first gay American professional athlete, he immediately receives congratulatory calls from the President and Twitter praise from celebrities, politicians, and sports legends that herald him as hero! Some even linking this announcement to the ground shaking accomplishment of Jackie Robinson.

When ESPN on air personality Chris Broussard eloquently defended his biblical view that opposes homosexuality he was immediately trashed and a petition was started to demand that ESPN apologize for the comments. A Bible believer turned into a villain. A sinner turned into a hero! All in the name of tolerance and inclusion! Just for the record I am sick and tired of the call for tolerance since it seems that the only ones that are intolerant are those calling for tolerance! They are free to set the standard and judgments but when someone wants to apply what God says then we are labeled as close minded, judgmental, bigots! I think Jude should be our standard.

Jude declares that we should be tender with the sinner, but tough on the sin. This mandate of the tolerant is to be soft not only on the sinner but to make room for and accept the sin! Jude shouts, "NO!" Love the person, be tender with the sinner, knowing that sinners are supposed to sin, while at the same time we are to call sin what it is. Don't be deceived! Don't accept something just because we are told we should. Look to a different standard-The Word of God-and adhere to it.