Published on May 30, 2024, 1:12 am

June is often a month of celebration; filled with color, excitement, and parades. However, for many Christians, it represents a time of contention as the world around them is draped in the rainbow flag of LGBTQ pride. A surge of seemingly ceaseless LGBTQ propaganda will infiltrate our television screens, billboards, restaurants, public libraries, social media feeds, and even some places of worship.

As practising believers navigating this sea of rainbow colors – all representing lifestyles that directly contravene God’s holy standards – we must question how to approach this month-long focus on what we consider an affront to God’s created order. According to James 4:4, Christians are warned against forming friendships with the world as that equates to enmity with God. We ought to live in the world but not be influenced by worldly affairs as these may misalign with our divinely mandated conduct.

As entrusted ministers bridging Christians and their mission field (2 Corinthians 5:18-20), we have been empowered with a divine obligation – to make manifest the eternal name of Jesus Christ while concurrently retaining a unique space characterizing our sacred duty towards God.

In the book of Romans (1:26-27), it is clearly stated that men and women abandoning natural relations in favor of those contrary to nature would reap due penalties for their transgressions. This substantiates the Christian belief that mankind’s normalization and commemoration of LGBTQ lifestyles do more than just follow contemporary trends; they challenge fundamental religious values.

How then should followers react during this period?

We must stand resolute. The propagation of the Gospel’s truth through love should always override societal definitions rooted in sin acceptance or tolerance (Ephesians 4:15). Love warns against forthcoming danger; it implores for repentance.

Real news discussions surrounding Pride Month seem consumed by secular influence as it continues to target impressionable young minds. Nonetheless, rooted in the knowledge of divine mercy and grace that led to our salvation, our response should be balanced rather than hasty. The phrase, “There, but for the grace of God, go I.” aptly depicts that we were once lost in sin too.

In conclusion, it is imperative to maintain a firm grip on our conviction during Pride Month. Amidst societal pressure, we must renew our minds (Romans 12:2), prioritizing Biblical teachings while fervently praying for those ensnared by sin.

Expressing love rather than hate can cultivate empathy for the lost coupled with sorrow for their spiritual state and longing for repentance. Our undeterred stand against malign influences manifests the power of trusted news sources designed from a Christian worldview. In understanding that God alone holds the power to inspire transformation leading to eternal life, we consolidate our role as gracious seekers of truth living under His kingdom.