Ducks Standing up and Sticking together in FAITH!

I am not homophobic.  I have friends who are gay.  I have always said on the issue of gay marriage that it is not our place as Christians to set forth what is legal and illegal for the rest of the country.  We should be working to spread the Gospel and give the message to those who struggle with sin and help them to see God and with his help climb out of the sin.  I have always felt that if we yell at them they are going to hell and there lifestyle is wrong that we cannot then turn around in the same sentence and invite them to church proclaiming we love them.

I still believe it is not our part as Christians to set laws into place that will only push them from the message, but I believe somewhere in this process I have missed and others as well the need to voice our beliefs or at least not be afraid of them.  Mr. Robertson was crude yes, but he has not backed down from his faith.  He has pointed out quite clearly what he believes and what the Bible says.  I do believe we as a nation have become way to politically correct.  We have overcompensated and now have taken being politically correct to ridiculous even sinful levels.  In our attempt to be politically correct we have back down or allowed things to happen so as not to rock the boat.  Jesus rocked boats.  Jesus flipped tables.  Jesus set the record straight and told it like it was.

In a recent statement from the Duck Dynasty family they stated they were sticking together, and were not sure the current future of the show.  They rallied behind their patriarch saying they support him and that the Bible is the Bible and they are believers.  They make no apologies for their faith and do not cherry pick the parts of the Bible that work best for them, but accept it as the word of God and abide by it.  What would it look like if the rest of us stood by it as well?  What would it look like if we as Christians participated in a little more straight talk?

I am not saying we should go out and be offensive, but we should also not bow out of conversations, be vague, or hold our tongues on some topics.  I don’t want a war, but it feels like there already is a war of cultures going on, and many times we are choosing not to engage and our faith and beliefs are becoming casualties.  I want us to stand up for ourselves and our God, stick together, and stay strong.  I will leave you with an old Hymn.

        Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,

        with the cross of Jesus going on before.

        Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;

        forward into battle see his banners go!

 

        Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,

        with the cross of Jesus going on before.

 

        At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee;

        on then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!

        Hell's foundations quiver at the shout of praise;

        brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.

        (Refrain)

 

        Like a mighty army moves the church of God;

        brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.

        We are not divided, all one body we,

        one in hope and doctrine, one in charity.

        (Refrain)

 

        Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,

        but the church of Jesus constant will remain.

        Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail;

        we have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail.

        (Refrain)

 

        Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,

        blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.

        Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,

        this through countless ages men and angels sing.

By: Chris Gates