Churches: Loving sinners vs. accepting or accomodating their sin
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2023 11:07 am
God's word is very clear about all manner of things God considers sinful. Yet, while also showing we should show love and kindness to EVERYONE. So, how should churches navigate this issue - with all manner of churches now declaring "God-given" various unscriptural abnormalities in how people engage their sexuality and sense of self, per beliefs as to WHATEVER and HOWEVER they THINK God might have created them to be? Of course, a failure to not communicate God's boundaries for us regarding ANY sinful thing goes against Scripture. And against this backdrop of sin (we ALL sin), the Church is called to be forgiving, loving and restorative in nature and approach to others.
Here's a thoughtful analysis by Dr. Gavin Ortlund of such accommodation that many churches have leaned toward or begun to embrace, per some new things Pastor Andy Stanley (Charles Stanley's son), has recently asserted. While not blatant in what he's saying, it's what Stanley also implied and left unsaid that is also disturbing. See what you think! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6nlpijFz60