Published on August 8, 2024, 12:42 am

In a significant departure from previous years’ celebrations, the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics this week saw the controversial inclusion of a drag queen staging a mockery performance of the Lord’s Supper. To spectators upholding a Christian worldview, this act was not merely an awkward spectacle but a staggering indication of our world’s moral decline. It seems that even events such as the Olympics – once unifying symbols standing above divisive concerns – have become platforms for promoting agendas dismissive or outright hostile to Christian values.

As followers of Christ observing these unfolding realities, the breaking real news begs poignant questions. Are we inadvertently supporting such insensitivity by watching these events? The words in Ephesians 5:11 echo, admonishing us not to involve ourselves with ‘fruitless deeds of darkness,’ but rather expose them.

The rise in acceptance for what was once considered irreverent is symptomatic of a larger spiritual battle being waged – one where sin masquerades as progress and blasphemy as normalized behavior. Advocating for boycotts may be steps some choose to take and are fully justified in acting upon, but our allegiance remains firmly with Christ and not a society evidently enthralled by sin.

James 4:4 reminds us that friendship with the world equates to enmity with God. By choosing not to participate or watch, we signify our allegiance with Christ. We uphold the sanctity of our Christian faith, we expose acts deemed evil by our standards and reject conformity with anything contrary to God’s truth.

As partakers of trusted news in today’s age shaped by diverse perspectives, it remains central for believers to stand firm against darkness and keep their commitment to Christ unwavering amidst growing opposition. For just like every individual is entitled to advocate their viewpoint, so are we called upon upholding ours—a call rooted deeply within our understanding of righteousness and sacredness.