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A free pulpit without free pews is evil.
For too long, many of my fellow pastors have enjoyed the freedom to preach God’s Word, w/o gov’t restrictions, while passively watching the erosion of their flocks’ freedom, to order their life accordingly.
Proclaiming God’s truth is essential to the life and practice of Christians/the Church and is often at odds with popular ‘opinion.’ Faithful preaching doesn’t look for ‘State’ permission. The preacher is Christ’s ambassador. Let’s not forget, however, that the pews are filled with Christians who are also ambassadors for Christ. We are to believe, speak, and live the Truth in every facet of life. The way we worship AND the way we conduct business is to be directed by a conscience bound to Scripture.
Pastors, your flocks are increasingly pressed to violate their Scripture informed conscience. Their businesses, professional licenses/associations, jobs/promotions, academic pursuits, and yes, even their parental rights are all under the pressure to capitulate. Be the shepherd’s that you’re called to be. We live in a free, constitutional republic and you must steward the freedom your citizenship secures. Keep the Gospel the ‘main thing,’ but use your ‘shepherd’s staff’ to push back the wolves surrounding your sheep. Whether the pressure is the result of a local ordinance, state law, federal regulation, professional association, or board room, speak and engage boldly for the sake of those under your charge…and pray! Pray that God will send awakening and revival.
For too long, many of my fellow pastors have enjoyed the freedom to preach God’s Word, w/o gov’t restrictions, while passively watching the erosion of their flocks’ freedom, to order their life accordingly.
Proclaiming God’s truth is essential to the life and practice of Christians/the Church and is often at odds with popular ‘opinion.’ Faithful preaching doesn’t look for ‘State’ permission. The preacher is Christ’s ambassador. Let’s not forget, however, that the pews are filled with Christians who are also ambassadors for Christ. We are to believe, speak, and live the Truth in every facet of life. The way we worship AND the way we conduct business is to be directed by a conscience bound to Scripture.
Pastors, your flocks are increasingly pressed to violate their Scripture informed conscience. Their businesses, professional licenses/associations, jobs/promotions, academic pursuits, and yes, even their parental rights are all under the pressure to capitulate. Be the shepherd’s that you’re called to be. We live in a free, constitutional republic and you must steward the freedom your citizenship secures. Keep the Gospel the ‘main thing,’ but use your ‘shepherd’s staff’ to push back the wolves surrounding your sheep. Whether the pressure is the result of a local ordinance, state law, federal regulation, professional association, or board room, speak and engage boldly for the sake of those under your charge…and pray! Pray that God will send awakening and revival.
