Have you ever had a gut instinct that something is not quite right? Allow me to explain:
In Second Corinthians chapter five we read that as believers our job is to tell others about the saving knowledge of Jesus.
But, and here is my point, does the scripture tell us to change peoples culture?
For several hundreds of years well meaning missionaries have done just that. Case in point is the Native American Indians. If you were to go to a Indian reservation you would NOT see the true culture taking place. Instead you would see a watered down whites man's version. That's because missionaries changed their culture. You see this taking place even in Canada. Thus, what was pure to them has been stripped away.
Gods Word simply says Go into all the world and preach the gospel. It does not say to change the culture or another person way of life!
Another example is this: in the far east certain people believe its okay to do such and such. But Americans, even professing Christians, see what was is transpiring and try to bring it to a halt.
As Americans we have zero right to change the laws and cultures of another country.
Just like people coming from other countries have zero right to force Americans to obey a forgeign culture or law.
Simple put: if your reading this and your per chance a Muslim please don't push your rules, laws and cultures on the people of the United States.
Americans: just because you see something in a different country that offends you please do the following: STOP! Don't try changing the laws, rules and culture in another country.
Remember
this: when Jesus choose his disciples he took them as they were. If they were fishermen and smelled like fish Jesus took them as they were, stink and all. Along the way I would have to bet that those same fishermen did get cleaned up along the way.
We are born again by grace and not of works lest any man should boast. And that's how I came to Him, just as I was.
Now, go and tell the world about Jesus and accept the man or woman just as they are, flaws and all.
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