If the majority of women in America refused to buy the slutty
clothing that we see for sale, the manufacturers would change to the styles
that would sell. But America
loves that stuff or is so mindless that they will call something
"cute" just because it is the style, when their senses say it is
ugly.
The world thinks collectively, they do not do their own
thinking, it is too difficult to stand alone.
Fitting in with the culture gets you friends, family and job
promotions. Sadly, even in churches, those who think for themselves are cut out
of the herd, so to speak as culls, like cattle. The inferior stock are removed
so as not to infect the others, ruining all their fun.
Evaluating matters, get us into trouble. Those who desire to
know the truth over popularity are usually left alone and often ridiculed.
Know that they did this to Christ.
James 1:2-3 Profiting from Trials
"2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into
various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces
patience."
Over time as we continue to grow strong, we have no desire
to be counted among the "popular" people who base all they do on the
reactions of their peers. They believe they are free but in fact, they are in
bondage to the opinions of others continually.
Mark 7:13 "Making the word of God of none effect
through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do
ye."
This verse speaks of the traditions of the Jews concerning
the law, however I think it can also apply to modern church traditions, that
undermine the Word of God.
Traditions such as "not judging" or "just
love them." These are mantra's that undermine truth and cause impotency in
the body. There are many more, perhaps you can name some you have heard, they
sound good but have no basis in Scripture.
The believer has the responsibility to reason using the Word
of God, thinking things through, evaluating all things.
We are in the age of apostasy because mankind as a whole has
rejected Christ and His principles.
1 Corinthians 2:15
"But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he
himself is judged of no man."
1 Corinthians 2:16
"16 For “who has known the mind of the Lord that he may
instruct Him?”[a] But we have the mind of Christ."
Proverbs 29:25
"The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in
the LORD will be exalted."
Psalm 118:8
"8 It is better to trust in the Lord, than to put
confidence in man."
