We have a target on our backs!
During some of the recent struggles at the capital and in the press; it became apparent to me that we as a church, because of our vocal and public position on SF0115, could become the target of some negative attention. Already in social media and state news organizations, this church has been specifically named as being hateful, disgusting and all manner of other things. Although we do not relish that type of attention, we must realize it could be apart of the cost of faithful discipleship to Christ.
That being the case, I want to remind you that it is imperative that we handle potential hostility in a Christ like manner. If we ever become a target of a demonstration, it is essential that those who demonstrate see the love of Christ shining through us and cannot reproach our Savior due to some angry word or undisciplined comment. Jesus said the world would know His disciples by their love- in every way, and at every opportunity- we must obey that statement!! Do not degenerate to the level of those who hate our Savior, rather let us love them and show them kindness. We must remain firm and unyielding in our allegiance to God’s Word but let’s always speak the truth in Love!
For the King,
Tim