There has been a loss of holiness ethics, biblical understanding, spiritual knowledge and, in general, a washout of black-and-white morality.
Therefore, when one does speak today with the voice of conviction, he may be regarded as hyper in personality. He may be labeled as brash or uncouth, out of step.
It is rather risky today then to speak without compromise regarding biblical truths: tithing, hell as well as heaven, Jesus as the sole hope of salvation, God's Day kept holy, separation from sin, biblical loyalties, sanctified lifestyles, spiritual discipline, daily devotions, fidelity in marriage, honesty in finances and the like.
If and when one does preach on the Bible's fundamental themes, there is the real danger of running into crossfire with certain power plays in the camp.
That is why numerous pulpits have acquiesced to the harmless and hilarious, limp and languid.
Source: Renew America | Grant Swank
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