10 Biblical Pillars to Speaking Boldly on Culture and Race Issues

Written By Adrian Burden

  1. The Message of the Gospel must be clearly and effectively communicated to every person without any cultural or racial prejudice. II Peter 3:8-10, John 4 , John 3:16

  2. The foundation of our lives should not be based on our personal comfort, personal upbringing, or personal pragmatic practices but in the absolute truth found in Scripture. Romans 3:1-4

  3. The principle of Loving Others is to be valued over any political viewpoint, any cultural position, or any well-meaning personal stance that would contradict or jeopardize that principle. Matthew 22:35-40

  4. When all the Redeemed stand at the throne of God, the emphasis on the ethnic differences is celebrated as a thing of beauty not brushed aside or ignored. Revelation 7:9-10

  5. There is no entity, person, country, or comfort that should be greater than our commitment to the Savior. Our divine identity should be greater than any other identity that we possess. Luke 14:26-34

  6. Any cultural ideologies that distract from the clear presentation of the eternal Gospel should be boldly pointed out for the destruction they cause. Galatians 1:6,7 Psalm 119:15 Luke 5:17-39

  7. The ability to embrace our many diversities whether physical, educational, socioeconomic, racial, or cultural is not natural but takes a work of grace. The “glory of his inheritance” here on earth includes the beautiful reality of experiencing horizontal unity with our brethren through the power of the Gospel. Ephesians 1:18

  8. Prejudice and Racism like every other sinful vice needs to be addressed with prudence and grace for there to be any true repentance. Matthew 18:15, 1 Timothy 5:20

  9. The Christian’s message can be suppressed by unwise speech thereby hindering the Gospel. Therefore, whether the speech is formed in ignorance or arrogance the speech much be dealt with in a spirit of restoration to the one speaking. Colossians 4:5,6

  10. Believers living out the Gospel should do so with great humility since it is Christ who works THROUGH us. Arrogance, gloating, harshness, and brashness are not virtues to be honored at any point in any profitable discussion. Galatians 6:1

Adrian Burden
I'm a HAPPILY married evangelist that God has led to open a new evangelistic board named "Burden Ministires" with a focus on young people but still has the same vision to reach as many people possible in one lifetime for the glory of God!! My life's goal and motto can be summed up pretty concisely by stating: To reach as many people for Christ in one lifetime for God's glory.
www.burdenministries.com
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