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Churches can subtly drift when the fear
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of cultural rejection begins to outweigh
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a steadfast commitment to biblical
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This isn't merely about relevance. It's
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about the very essence of faith being
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reshaped by external pressures.
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The Apostle Paul's admonition in Romans
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12:2 is clear. Do not conform to the
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pattern of this world.
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When we soften uncomfortable truths to
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gain acceptance, we risk replacing
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divine authority with societal approval.
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This compromise can erode the church's
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prophetic voice and its transformative
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Consider deeply, is your church's
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message, its practices, and its
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priorities primarily shaped by the
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unchanging word of God or by the
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shifting currents of contemporary
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This question is vital for navigating an
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increasingly complex world with
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integrity and conviction.