As one reads the Bible God's will comes forth and is quite clear. Yet, man
has continually tried to find ways around it. Over the past few years we
have experienced a new revolt against God by man. Oh, the acts committed
are not new but the openness and magnitude of them have increased greatly.
And we are continually told that this is the year 2003 and things have
changed. What used to be considered sinful and violations of human
decency are now becoming acceptable standards.
The concept of the family which has been the basis of civilized nations for
centuries is
rapidly being destroyed by new definitions of a family; the acceptance of
the so-called
"alternate life styles" and the examples of morality set forth by rock
stars and other
"beautiful" people.
Difficult as it is to believe one of the biggest movements on high school
and junior high school campuses is "lesbian chic." Pushed by homosexual
groups young girls are told that having sex with other females is not only
acceptable but is the "in thing" to be doing.
Each day newspapers and television report on and glorify the behavior of
movie stars,
recording stars and other "idols" of the entertainment industry. Out of
wedlock babies are put forth as "love" children and examples of the caring
and paternal instincts of those sidestepping marriage and preferring acts
of what are called fornication and adultery by scriptures..
Unfortunately, the church in too many incidents has failed to stand forth
and say what God considers sinful behavior. Rather, than offer the message
of God to those who need it the most, it prefers to tip-toe around the
issue and often embraces those same people because of their star status.
But God, was very clear about his plan for family and morality. He set
forth that it was to be one man and one woman joining together for their
lifetimes. Children were to come from that marriage and not outside those
bounds. God's holy word sets out that
homosexuality, adultery, fornication and so much of what is called the "new
morality' is
wrong. And it is the duty of the church to proclaim this in no uncertain
terms and with no hesitation.
Max R.Tyner, Pastor
Good Shepherd Evangelical Church
Geronimo, Texas
