(By Dr. Michael Brown) There’s a bizarre argument I’m hearing these days which basically goes like this. “Look at how many churches are embracing the homosexual practice. This proves we’re getting closer to the truth.” To the contrary, all it proves is that more and more churches are apostatizing. The logic behind this argument is as wrongheaded as it is unbiblical. First, to argue that greater acceptance of homosexuality by churches is proof of spiritual growth is like arguing that greater acceptance of obesity by doctors is a proof of medical progress. The reverse is actually true.
Second, the Bible often warns us against compromise and apostasy, both moral and creedal. And in every generation, there have been heretics who have departed from the faith. Should we therefore celebrate every heretical doctrine and practice as proof of our spiritual maturity? Jesus warned His disciples, saying “See that no one leads you astray” (Matt. 24:4b, ESV). He also said, “And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved” (Matt. 24:11-13). CONTINUE
“The Majority rule” principle is killing the church. Just because MOST people are doing IT, means it is approved by God to most people. This is the result of thinking that in God’s Kingdom we will have to vote, as we do in this day and age. A believer’s motto should be this simple: “WRONG is WRONG even if EVERYONE is doing IT, RIGHT is RIGHT even if NO-ONE is doing it.”