Compromise is extremely concerning when it comes to the walk of a Christian and the body of believers. The path of compromise begins with subtle movements away from biblical truth which offends us and is reinforced through the approval of man.
This drive to become morally and spiritually neutral has left the church weak and easily driven by the emotions, threats, trends and whims of the world. Instead of being transformed and not of this world, we don’t look any different than the rest of this decaying land.
Scar tissue is hardened dead tissue. The same is true when we don’t respond to God’s convicting moments. We harden in those areas. The good news is our God can take what is dead and bring it back to life.
It is time for the western church to deal with its plague of pornography. Revival begins when we stop comparing our sins to others and place our sins before the Holy, Pure and Righteous God. We are called to pursue holiness and not compromise.
Each time we reward ourselves with escapes into the fantasy world of sexual sin, we shift away from Christ’s yoke and add another level to the idol’s construction.
When our pain is minimized or maximized, then Satan lies in wait to sell us the quick fix and instant feel good escape of the fantasy world of sexual sin.
Jesus came to set the captives free. He can and still does set the captives free if you will honestly and humbly seek him. Now that’s a true Independence Day.