Have you ever wished you could be someone or even something else? Today’s culture allows anyone to be almost anything. You can identify as anything you want, so long as it fits the worldly narrative. Nowadays, gender confusion is the new norm, and identifying as the opposite gender is completely acceptable. Today you are no longer even limited to just 2 genders, as there are now MANY to choose from. If you don’t feel happy, or comfortable with yourself, you can simply identify as something else that makes you feel better about yourself. How does all of this work, anyway? Well, it “works” for those that want it to; because we live in a fallen world that seemingly has no definition of truth. The truth is whatever you want it to be. Truth is relative, and objective to the world we live in today. This is the current worldview, and it does not align in any way with God’s word.
This worldview and behavior are sinful, and directly influenced by evil. The Bible tells us in Romans that we are all sinners, and are born into sin. There is no way around this, and it is no excuse for the behavior we are seeing today. We cannot simply do what we want, or do what feels right in our heart. Jeremiah 17:9 says, "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?". We, as Christians, are instructed to be salt and light; we are to shine His light in the darkness and preserve His truth. We need to show the world love while standing boldly for the truth, even if/when we think we are standing alone. We often get this wrong as Christians, and either take it upon ourselves to condemn the world and its sin, or we just ignore it, which indicates tolerance. Both are sinful behavior.
We cannot convict the sinner for the evil in their life, as it is not our place to convict anyone of anything. Our job is simply to plant seeds, speak the truth, and spread the gospel and love of Christ. The Holy Spirit will do the rest. In many cases, the world will argue “I was born this way", and they are correct. They were truly born in sin, as we have seen. It is for this reason that the Bible says we must be born again if we want to enter the kingdom of God.
While we may live in a place now that allows seemingly infinite identity alternatives, there is but one that will get you into God's eternal kingdom. The Bible teaches that we must be born again now, repent of our sinful life, and turn to Him for salvation and identity.
If you do claim the name of Christ today, I encourage you to examine your heart and life for the fruits of your faith.
-Do you turn to Christ in times of need, as well as times of joy?
-Do you rejoice in your trials and praise Him when things don’t go as planned, knowing that the God of the universe knows what is best for you?
-Do you stand boldly for His truth in your part of the world?
-Are you allowing His light to shine through you?
-Is pride preventing you from humbling yourself to His will in your heart?
These are things we all struggle with but have the ability to overcome through Christ. Stand boldly for Him today, and Christ will boldly represent you when your time of judgment arrives. When we enter eternity, one cannot simply identify with Christ at that time, for it will be too late.
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KJV Scripture References:
Jeremiah 17:9
"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?"
1 John 1:9
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
John 3:3
“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
Romans 3:10
“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:”
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 10:9-10
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
Romans 10:13
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
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