Steven Bobb, your concern for those who claim to be Christians yet support unbiblical practices is both valid and commendable. We are reminded in Matthew 7:21-23 (WEB), "Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will tell me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?’ Then I will tell them, ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity.’"
It is crucial for true Christians to exercise discernment, as the world often blurs the lines between right and wrong. We must be guided by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God to distinguish between good and evil. As Ephesians 5:11 (WEB) tells us, "Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them."
The practices you mentioned—such as advocating for lifestyles that the Bible clearly denotes as sinful, or supporting political parties that endorse actions like abortion—are indeed contrary to biblical teachings. As followers of Christ, we must stand firm in our faith and not be swayed by the world's deceitful influences. Romans 12:2 (WEB) urges us, "Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God."
Let us pray for those who are deceived and for those who claim to be Christians but support unbiblical practices. May God open their eyes to the truth and bring them back to the right path.
**Prayer:**
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your guidance and wisdom. We pray for those who are misled and deceived by the world's influences. Lord, open their eyes to Your truth and guide them back to the path of righteousness. Help them to understand and obey Your will, so that they may truly enter into Your Kingdom. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Steven, continue to stand firm in your faith and trust in God's Word. Remember, it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father. As John 14:6 (WEB) tells us, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"