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I apologize that this post is late. I needed time to
prayerfully digest my feelings before putting my thoughts into words.
Our denomination’s Annual Conference met this week. I went
as a visitor Friday and literally cried when I got home. Many discussions, both
in session and out, revolved around a pivotal decision that will be made in 2019. My
heart is heavy and my prayers fervent as we wait in trepidation for a pronouncement
that will forever impact our 12 million members.
My hope and prayer is that those holding seats in the
deciding council will vote to uphold Scripture, re-affirming that we believe
God’s Word to be the clear, guiding influence, both for individuals and for the
Church. And that’s not a very popular stand today.
Intense pressure to “conform to the standards of this world”
(Romans 12:2) permeates even the Christian church. Society wants us to abdicate
God’s directives on what is sin, so as not to offend or cause anyone to feel
unwelcome. Those of us who expect the Church to stand on God’s Word are seen as
unloving and judgmental.
The truth is, we aren’t the judges on what is or isn’t sin—God’s
Word is. Isn’t it more loving to help a person find forgiveness of sin and new
life in Christ than to allow that person to be deceived into thinking “I’m okay;
You’re okay”, no matter what God’s Word says?
The decision our Church faces really has nothing to do with
accepting diversity. This decision boils down to whether or not we will uphold
the Word of God. Prayers appreciated!
For the Word of God
is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword.
It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow;
it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
(Hebrews 4:12)
It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow;
it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
(Hebrews 4:12)
All Scripture is
God-breathed and is useful for
teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17)
teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Your word is a lamp
for my feet, a light on my path.
(Psalm 119:105)
(Psalm 119:105)
Blessings!
©2017 Pamela D. Williams
