After careful review of our most recent days, there is little argument that America has made a full shift from a conservative base thought to a more liberal expression. Themes as Equality, Social Justice, and Gender Fluidity now occupy newsprint and airwaves. Paul wrote that perilous times would come and indeed they are here. This is the end time when the world becomes the epitome of that darkness, i.e., the world is worldly. The world and all that is in the world is there by nature. So I am not as concerned about the exposure of sin as I am about the silence of the Church.
Elijah asked Israel, “How long will you waver on two opinions? If God is God then follow Him, but if Baal is god, then follow him.” The next line says this, “And they answered him not a word.” Silence. No stand. No position. No cry or declaration of devotion.
John Kasich, Ohio governor, was asked about this new imposing law concerning homosexual marriage. His answer was nothing less than a full indictment of the evangelical church and all Christian churches. He said, and I paraphrase, “I was listening to the Evangelicals and they said nothing. They did not speak out against gay marriage. Rather, they spoke of love, forgiveness, and acceptance.” He finished his statement by saying that he was listening and there was no outcry or support from those who are now offended by the new law.
One line crossed always leads to another and then another. What we see as minimal or “a minor” often morphs into the infringement of the major, but of course, by that time it’s too late to turn back. That is why we preach separation from the world in all matters; dress, apparel, media input, conversation, consumptions, etc. That is why I lift my voice today to refute the most benign things of this world. 1 Cor. 14:8 “For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?”
Pastor Jeffrey Harpole