Posted by
Rob on Friday, December 01, 2006 8:57:55 PM
I have never been a big fan of Rick Warren. I know, I know, he ministers to millions of people, he has a huge mega church. It's just lately the Lord has impressed upon me the importance of calling sin, well, sin. He started in my own life, which was not very pleasant, but I'm glad He did. Now I'm not saying Pastor Warren is in sin. That's not my call to make. I am however troubled by some of his recent actions. There is an article at Agape Press that covers an aids conference Saddleback is sponsoring this weekend.
http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/11/292006b.asp. As it does the author, it disturbs me that Pastor Warren would invite not only Senator Barama, but also an avowed active homosexual with a live-in boyfriend. What part of this strikes you as right. As Christians we should not be plowing the same row as abortionists and homosexuals. Yes, the church needs to take the lead in fighting the scourge of Aids. We need to help provide comfort, medicines, and most importantly we need to provide the gospel message. But friends we simply cannot dilute our message by associating with those whose beliefs and lifestyles bely the very message the bible teaches. Now just to make sure there is no misunderstanding what I am saying, I repeat, the church needs to help in the fight against aids. We need to demonstrate the love of Christ to a sick and dying world. We do not, however need to be unequally yoked. That is why I have to wonder about Pastor Warren. What is he thinking? Feel free to bring on the arrows. I am indeed wearing my armor. Merry Christmas.