In Luke 12:8, Jesus says, “I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.”
Do you know that acceptance, tolerance, and compromise are concepts introduced into Christianity to dilute the moral authority of God’s law?
Acceptance and tolerance, as concepts, are not found in the Bible and are used to undermine the call to uphold and proclaim the truth of God’s Word. By introducing these concepts, there’s a risk of justifying or overlooking actions or beliefs contrary to God’s truth.
For instance, Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” This verse emphasises the importance of aligning one’s beliefs and actions with God’s will rather than conforming to worldly standards of acceptance and tolerance.
Compromise contradicts biblical teachings and can lead to moral relativism. Compromising on moral principles may result in shifting ethical standards that deviate from God’s absolute truth.
As stated in James 4:4, “You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.” This passage warns against compromising with worldly values and emphasises the importance of remaining steadfast in adherence to God’s truth.
The Bible rejects the principles behind acceptance, tolerance, and compromise; they are not aligned with the teachings of God’s Word and are not considered fruits of the spirit. Romans 12:9 says, “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”
In Galatians 5:22–23, it states, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law.” These qualities are presented as the true fruits of a life lived in accordance with God’s will, contrasting with the worldly concepts of acceptance, tolerance, and compromise.
The introduction of acceptance, tolerance, and compromise into Christianity may have been influenced by secular ideologies or societal pressures, which may seek to dilute or distort the moral authority of God’s law. During the Enlightenment period in the 17th and 18th centuries, the rise of secularism, scientific inquiry, and cultural pluralism further contributed to the development of moral relativism as a philosophical stance. Influential thinkers such as Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre, and John Stuart Mill explored ideas that challenged the notion of objective moral truths and advocated for individual autonomy and subjective morality. In contemporary society, moral relativism is often associated with cultural diversity, multiculturalism, and the recognition of differing ethical perspectives within a globalised world.
The kingdom of God operates under the sovereignty and authority of God, rather than the principles of democracy or human governance. In the Bible, God’s kingdom is described as a realm where God’s will is supreme, where righteousness, justice, and peace reign, and where all creation is subject to His rule. The church and individuals in it are only answerable to God. The ultimate accountability for the church and individuals lies with God.
Author
kay.alli@legalview.co.uk