Jesus said: "The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach." Matt 23:2-3

The above verses warn us about the contradiction that exists between the preaching and life of the Pharisees and Scribes. They preached holiness, justice and obedience to God and practised violence, injustice and hypocrisy. They just wanted to be on the seats and run their show for their selfish motives. Benefits through sitting on their throne was significant than propagating and professing the truth and leading the people in the path of God.

Moreover, they were least concerned about the perversion prevailing in the nation. Rather, they wanted the multitude to blindly follow them. Intolerant attitude to those who profess the truth and think differently brought ex-communication to many. Compromise by the leaders to violation of God’s law led the people astray. Eventually, a nation that was led by the Holy Spirit turned out to be demon possessed and unethical.

Jesus Christ loved every single one of this world; but the self-righteous won his wrath. His love is same even today. He had disagreement with the so called care takers of the religion. I firmly believe He is the same today. Jesus deals with every sinner with compassion. His arms are open for them. He would name every single deviation from His Word a sin. He came to this world to save the sinner and do away with sin. It is just not to save the sinner rather He is at work to abolish sin.

It seems many evangelical and charismatic leaders do not want to offend anyone by making strong preaching against gay marriage, lesbian and stem cell research etc. at least within the walls of the church. Accommodating a homosexual within the church by letting him continue in his sin is unbiblical. Godly counseling and obedience to the Word of God will bring healing in his unnatural nature. A churched gay must be healed from his unnatural and ungodly attitude. Otherwise Jesus died in vain. Church is the place where those who want to get rid of sin receive a healing touch.

Remaining tongue-tied while the nation goes astray shows the irresponsibility of our leaders. The congregation is puzzled on what the Bible says about all these perversions.

At least a circular to the congregations by the leaders would serve the purpose saving them going astray. God never tolerates sin though He loves a sinner. God delights in any and all effort to eliminate these distortions.

PRAISE THE ALMIGHTY has space for you to express your views on any issue that threatens to undermine the truth of God.