I have heard - and read - many times where liberals make the claim that Jesus Christ was a liberal. I have always wondered if these people ever read the Bible other than for cherry-picking what they want from it to support their views.
Jesus was God in the flesh. The Bible is the Word of God, and therefore anything in it can be authoritatively used as Jesus’ teaching. So then, what does the Bible have to say about what liberals teach?
The liberal says, “Abortion is necessary and a right under the Constitution.” However, it is written, “You shall not murder.”
The liberal says, “Homosexual behavior is just another lifestyle choice.” However, it is written that homosexual behavior is “an abomination,” “perverse,” and “unnatural.”
The liberal says, “We need sex education in schools because the children can’t control their sexuality, so pass out the condoms.” However, it is written, “Neither the sexually immoral…nor adulterers…will inherit the kingdom of God.”
The liberal says, “Pornography is protected by the First Amendment.” But it is written, “Anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
The liberal says, “Redistribute the wealth.” But it is written, “If a man will not work, he shall not eat.”
The liberal says, “Judge not, tolerance for all.” But it is written, “Make a right judgment.”
The liberal says, “All religions are the same.” But Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Was Jesus a liberal? The Word of God says absolutely not.
(I previously posted this on "Sanity In An Upside Down World" in June 2008)
Timeless!
ReplyDeleteI thought so too! It was originally a letter to the editor in November 2004. I plagiarized myself.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME post!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Glenn! I'm sharing this on Facebook.
ReplyDeletePolitical liberalism and theological liberalism go hand-in-hand. They both are based on the false idea that man is basically good and will do the right thing if given a chance. Both the Scriptures and experience teach us otherwise. Theological conservatism and political liberalism are like oil and water. They cannot mix, although some try.
ReplyDeleteDITTO to all the comments - what an AWESOME word.
ReplyDeleteIndeed TIMELESS!
You missed the big one. Liberalism's foundation is that people are basically good and will make good moral choices as a general rule. The Bible says that no one is righteous and all have sinned.
ReplyDeleteHey, I couldn't cover them all in a letter to the editor which limits words. :oD
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there are more if I sit down and think long enough, but these items are those which you hear virtually daily even from those who don't even think about whether man is by nature good or bad.