The fight between truth and modern-day values | Voice

Obedience. Courage. Influence. Conviction. 

According to the New Testament, these are traits that are to define the life of Christ’s followers. These are not offered as optional suggestions that a believer may consider. They are characteristics that each Christian is commanded to cultivate and model.

We are to obey the teachings of Christ, our Savior (Luke 6:46). Believers are to live courageously, seeking not popularity, but the Lord’s approval (Galatians 1:10). 

Those who have accepted Jesus’ gift of salvation are to shape their lives and priorities around God’s revealed truth. Believers are also to persuade others of those Biblical truths that may not be known or accepted by the culture at large (II Timothy 2:2; II Timothy 3:12-17; Jude 1:20-23). 

Christians are to speak the truth — even when truth is unpopular (Gal. 1:10)

Stand up for biblical truth today, and you may find yourself standing alone. But be assured: Jesus is with you!

A contrast of two legacies

Two news items recently garnered much press: the death of former Pope Benedict XVI (also known as Joseph Ratzinger) and noted Christian music artist Amy Grant’s announcement to host a lesbian wedding at her farm. 

Ratzinger served as Pope from 2005-2013, and I believe will be remembered as one of the greatest defenders of core Christian doctrine in recent memory. As a Cardinal, and later as Pontiff, he consistently stood for the biblical position on key issues of our day: marriage, abortion, homosexuality, gender, the deity of Jesus, Christ’s resurrection, the authority of Scripture, and objective moral truth.

Ratzinger understood that God’s revealed truth is objective (not based on personal opinion), timeless (not subject to the changing tides of culture), and unifying (Christians of all strata should rally around the core truths of the Gospel).

Upon his passing, the news media was mercilessly critical of his life of ministry. They called the late Pope “narrow,” saying that he was islamophobic, homophobic, and anti-abortion. But for a Christian, such barbs by the pagan press should be viewed as compliments. Joseph Ratzinger was a man of conviction, courage, and influence. It was never his agenda to placate a God-rejecting world. 

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The fight between truth and modern-day values | Voice