It seems Christians are lining up to support Phil Robertson, of Duck Dynasty. Phil was asked in an interview about sin and chose to talk about the “sexy” sins, like adultery and homosexual acts. These things are listed as sins in scripture. Phil was right to include them. He chose not to mention much more frequent sins like acts of pride, murder, dishonesty, gluttony, and bearing false witness.
Of course, the supporters of gay rights are in arms because they like to read out certain clear portions of scripture. However, they aren’t the only ones who skip certain portions of the word that hit too close to home.
Conservative Christians are taking up Phil’s cause in support of “free speech” however, these same folks would like certain others to “just shut up.”
Many Christians are proclaiming that it’s about time someone talked more about sin.
Well, let’s step back for a minute. Jesus didn’t talk that much about sin and when He did. it was usually in connection with forgiveness. It’s true that some are preaching a watered down gospel that is really no gospel at all. Repentance is clearly a necessary step in the salvation and redemption process. We have to recognize ourselves as sinners and turn away from our sin. However, those who cry that we don’t talk about sin enough, aren’t too happy when we talk about their sin. It’s just the sins of others that rile them.
Now Phil Robertson is a millionaire with an estimated net worth of over five million dollars. Just walk around any Walmart if you don’t believe that. Ending a television show that probably has pretty much run it’s course anyway isn’t going to kill Phil or any of his family. On the other hand there are millions who are being killed because of what they believe. Why aren’t Christians up in arms about that?
It’s great to see Christians take a stand against sin and for free speech. Let’s exercise our free speech rights to talk about Jesus and what He means to us. For that Phil, deserves a hand. Let’s just take a stand against all sin, including our personal favorites, not just the ones we personally loath, but the ones we can’t seem to stop committing. Let’s focus on forgiveness, salvation and redemption like Jesus did. Let’s be as worried about those who are willing to lose their lives for Jesus as much as we are for those who are willing to live out their lives on television.
And by the way, Phil, get a haircut.
Be blessed.
Nick
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