“Tolerance is the virtue of a man without convictions” - G.K. Chesterton
In today’s society, oftentimes, our beliefs and Christian convictions are not always politically correct. Many Good men and woman have been called bigoted and intolerant, narrow minded or just plain stupid. The so called secular progressive movement in the United States, in particular, those who subscribe to this method of thinking, have apparently become so intellectually and philosophically advanced that they have, by their own self proclamation, evolved beyond the time tested values and foundations in which our Nation was founded. Traditional thinking and absolute Biblical morality are no longer valid viewpoints and definitely not anything to live by or base our actions upon. Knowledge has surpassed Wisdom in importance, logic has now been placed above Faith, the accumulation of facts have been dubbed of higher worth than the study of the word of Almighty God. As Christians we are required to stand up and speak Truth, even when that Truth is not popular. We are commanded to live our lives to a higher standard, to separate ourselves from the wickedness of the world.(See 2 Corinthians.6:14-18) We must take a stand and let our voices be heard. Both individually as well as collectively as the body of Christ in the Earth. You will be persecuted, you will experience attempts to silence your voice, you will have your character and your motives questioned. But I submit to you, what is the alternative ? To be silent. To allow the wicked to run wild without warning them of the Judgment in which they are incurring against themselves from God the Just and Holy Judge of Humanity. (See Romans 1:18)
I will not stand by and let the evil go by unchallenged. I will not Judge men and woman, that is not my right nor is it my Job, that task belongs to God and God alone. But I will speak TRUTH I will declare what the word of God says. Not to put down or to belittle, but to In Love, Try and reach a sinful and wicked generation who have turned from the doctrines and the commands of Almighty God. I will declare,
It Is a Sin to have sex before marriage.
It is a Sin to engage in Homosexual Acts and Lifestyles.
It is a Sin to Lie and cheat and steal to make a Buck.
It is a Sin to mistreat and abuse people.
It is a Sin to call what God calls Good and call it Evil.
It is a Sin to have much and refuse to share some of it with those who have Little.
It is a Sin to put anything or anyone above God in your life.
It is a Sin to keep silent and let people die and go to Hell.
Will you stand up, will you speak Truth ? I WILL.
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 2 Thessalonians 2:15
About Reverend Derring
- Rev.Christopher J. Derring,Th.D
- Bishop, Spirit Fire Ministries, United States
- Rev.Christopher J. Derring,Th.D has been ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ since 1998.Through various speaking engagements, meetings, and Small group settings. Having seen many precious people Saved, healed, and set free as a result. Bishop Derring himself was called by God to the five fold ministry office of Teacher. This after a near death experience and Miraculous Healing by God from a brain tumor as a young boy. Founder of Spirit Fire Ministries, Bishop Derring is also The President of The National Institute of Theology and Lion Of Judah University. He is the Overseer of The North American Association Of Bible Colleges and Seminaries as well. Bishop Derring holds a Bachelors Degree in Biblical studies from Carolina University of Theology, as well as both a Masters, and Doctorate Degree in Theology from The Spirit of Truth Bible College. Bishop Derring continues to strive to fulfill the call of God upon His life with Humility, and focused Determination. Giving All the Glory to His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.