Many countries have taken remarkable and regrettable steps in the name of "tolerance." Unfortunately, many Christians have followed right along. The body has become tolerant of all manner of sin, excusing it, condoning it, and sometimes even encouraging it. We tread on dangerous ground, though:
And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD , according to all that his father Amaziah had done, except that the high places were not removed; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. Then the LORD struck the king, so that he was a leper until the day of his death; so he dwelt in an isolated house. And Jotham the king’s son was over the royal house, judging the people of the land.
2 Kings 15:3-5 (NKJV)
Here is a leader who -- as an individual -- obeyed the LORD with gladness and enthusiasm. But because he lacked the courage to confront sin in his country, he personally paid a steep price. A price that included disease, isolation and the loss of his rightful place as ruler.
Sisters and brothers, what sin are you tolerating in your household?
Pastors, what sins are being committed before your very eyes, with your tacit -- or even explicit -- approval?
The Father is longsuffing, but He will make His displeasure known. Do we really want to flirt with God's anger? Instead, let us throw off the chains of tolerance. Let us have the courage needed to boldly and wisely shine the light of God's word on sin. And we will enjoy the blessing of the Father.
Be brave and encouraged,
Jose
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