{Spoiler alert and warning: this is a sensitive post on a current subject}
Pride.
As I drive into our little town or as I leave, I have to drive past a local business that celebrates this month. (He has a son who is of that persuasion). Everything in me cringes because of what it means. I refuse to celebrate sin. “Happy Adultery Month.” “Happy Lying Month.” “Happy Gossip Month.” How many of us would celebrate those? I’m fairly sure we would all turn a deaf ear to those suggestions as being ludicrous. So…why should I celebrate Pride Month?
Oh, I know what they mean. But, I ask again: why should I celebrate sin? I can’t. I can’t bring myself to celebrate blatant disregard for God’s Word and God’s words.
What’s ironic is the double standard which is being passed off as acceptable. First, they ask for tolerance, but if you disagree with their stand, they suddenly become the most intolerant of all. Plus we have this fiasco going on in Major League Baseball. Christian baseball players are being required to wear Pride caps during the game, but some have taken to printing Scripture verses on their caps. The verses they are using tell the truth behind the rainbow. They want to reclaim the rainbow’s real meaning. But the MLB is threatening them and penalizing them for their stand. Now…let’s talk tolerance. We have employees who refuse to celebrate a sinful lifestyle being fired or harassed or disciplined for their stand. Let’s talk tolerance.
The Bible says, “Pride goes before the fall.” The book of Proverbs speaks over and over about humility and pride. The Greatest Man who ever lived said “He did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many.” He constantly spoke about being a servant, about not seeking to be first or to be elevated to positions of prominence. Check out the reaction of the religious leaders who pridefully sought places above others. Pride was their bane, not their blessing.
Nope, sorry not sorry. I love you but I won’t celebrate your sin. My suggestion is instead of pride, one should learn a bit of humility. Kneeling and bowing before a Holy and Righteous God and acknowledging that He is Lord and His Word is true is a good place to start.
And why, I ask, is an entire month dedicated to this lifestyle when our veterans are celebrated only on one day? How ironic that those who demand our tolerance are so intolerant of us if we dare to disagree? Great points to contemplate, Bill, that’s for sure.
Blessings!
You make a great point about the veterans Martha. I hadn’t even given that a thought for this post. Thanks for bringing that to light.
Dick has been following this baseball story. It truly is ludicrous as well as unconstitutional. I guess only some people have the right of free speech. I’m with you, Bill. Pride goes before a fall. It’s not a celebration.
What is ironic, Pam, is that they are not using verses that condemn their lifestyle. They are simply saying, “Let’s reclaim the rainbow’s true meaning.” Sin sure messes with people’s minds doesn’t it? And you are right…it is not a celebration.
Great points Bill. We are to love one another but we are not ever supposed to celebrate sin. I agree with the MLB players that are standing up for Gods purpose for the rainbow but still not condemning the sinful lifestyle of others. They are not making themselves the judge. They are not spewing hateful comments, they are simply speaking the truth over a situation they have been commanded to participate in. Isn’t that what the belt of love and truth is all about.
I totally agree with what you are saying Gail. I like your thoughts on the MLB players. And yes, we wear the belt of truth AND love.