Shut Up!
Yeah, that’s what the “world” seems to be saying to Christians. I’ve been noticing lately how nervous Christians are to speak the truth about abortion, homosexuality or any other “touchy” topic. I’m kinda tired of hearing about tolerance, when it seems like the only people who are NOT tolerated are Christians. Do I sound mad? Yeah I guess I am mad. I’ve had a couple of friends recently post notes discussing what the Bible says about sin, and they were blasted with hateful comments. So what do we do? Should we keep our mouths shut?
A friend just told me today that she posted a status about one of these “touchy” topics & didn’t get any comments but she posted a status about what color to dye her hair & she was flooded with comments. So I guess as long as we talk about hair color & other “important” things, that we’re ok.
I know I normally post happier notes than this. So here are my final thoughts:
I love people. Especially people who have been deceived. I only have one enemy. I refuse to shut up. I refuse to stop loving people who disagree me. I will continue to love people & tell them the truth. I’m glad that God will have the final say.
Chris Miller
Next Gen Pastor
Church of the Heartland Plymouth
May 23, 2009 at 6:57 pm
You can’t cut your hair – Leviticus 19:27
You can’t read horoscopes – Leviticus 19:31
You can’t have a tattoo – Leviticus 19:28
You can’t wear Polyester – Leviticus 19:19
And the bigoted church has the nerve to focus all it’s energy on homosexuality? Christianity shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near Politics.
May 24, 2009 at 6:31 am
After reading your comment and looking at your blog, I’m really confused. Am I not even allowed a political view? Homosexuality was not even mentioned. I see that you are a Brit and I am an American. I’m sure that I get distorted views on British politics and I think you have gotten some distorted views on American politics. One thing I like is freedom of speech. I may not post all your comments but would enjoy to hear of your views. Do you have any expression of any faith or belief system?
By the way, I do get a haircut but I’m rather bald. I don’t read horoscopes. I don’t have a tattoo. And I prefer natural cotton over synthetics.
Pastor Herb
Senior Pastor
Church of the Heartland
May 29, 2009 at 8:07 pm
I admire your boldness Chris. We need to be more bold with our love and less timid with our faith.
May 31, 2009 at 4:59 am
Yes, Chris, thank you for taking a stand. I really don’t understand the indifference in the Lord’s people. I don’t really think it’s fear. People will take a stand for their favorite team, their favorite movie, but maybe we have been so indifferent to the Lord lately we CAN’T take a stand because we aren’t able to be authentic in it.
YET have you noticed the pseudo’s are real quick to jump on? Attackers are bold. It is easy to attack.
May those who call themselves the Church walk as deep as we think we do. We need to have the will to give the “ready answer”, with the perseverance to follow through on it.
May 31, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Truly loving people doesn’t mean we have to be silent. While arguments seldom solve conflicts, speaking the truth in love does work. How will anyone know the truth if we are silent. THE SILENT MAJORITY NEEDS TO BECOME THE VOCAL MAJORITY. This can be done without anger and frustration.
Read the Gospels. Jesus was very loving yet He was very confortational. He is our best example when to be silent and when to use your voice to bring the truth.
Love all your inputs
Pastor Herb
June 1, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Futiledemocracy thanks for your comment and for proving my point.
Pastor Herb as always thanks for your support.
Christina & Becky thanks for the encouraging words. Christina it was great meeting you in person Sunday.
I tell people that my job description is simply to love people & tell them the truth. I can’t do one without the other. I think this is actually the job description for every Christian.
The battle is real. Our greatest weapon is LOVE. Our message is to powerful to be silenced.
June 3, 2009 at 6:44 pm
One more comment from me and then I’ll shut up : )
“Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God. (Acts 18:9-11)
June 4, 2009 at 3:09 am
Christina,
Acts 18:9-11 is such an encouraging word for this hour. “Just keep on speaking”