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Sep 21, 2020 15 tweets 4 min read Read on X
In the name of “progressive Christianity” I have acquaintances pushing for a form of #NoHypocrisy

That is to say, we can be open and free about the borderline carnal pleasures we still enjoy and not be judgemental

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I don’t make this tweet because I am totally rid of carnal pleasures. And by Carnal pleasures I mean stuff that potentially numb your spirituality sensitivity gradually because they aren’t in-your-face evil (even though most of them actually are...)
So for example, we should comfortably enjoy our favourite AfroPop Star’s latest hit track that crosses every line of spiritual and righteous sensitivity but is an uncountable vibe,...
or rave and tweet about our latest Netflix popping show that does more of piss on fruits of righteousness and and the name and person of God every chance the show writer gets...
And we should feel free among ourselves in an atmosphere of non-judgement and non-hypocrisy

The logic is that, if you find it appealing as a Christian, why should any doctrine cause you to pretend you don’t like it for the sake of “looking holy”...
Albeit true that we must be true to ourselves, we must not confuse hypocrisy with refusal to publicly promote or accept anything that WE CLEARLY KNOW dampens our nature, character and sensitivity as God’s people...
Even though some take undue advantage of it, I do not believe it to be hypocrisy.

I think it’s common sense to not endorse or promote or boldly embrace things we should lay at the Father’s feet to rid us off by His Spirit...
Because in our growth as believers, our life is (or should be) characterised by dying daily to self, the flesh and it’s lusts thereof. And I will be honest, you will look like a weirdo for separating yourself from popular tastes...
And from the little weaning happening to me lately, God it’s glorious.
So we gas Dey calm down with this our #NoHypocrisy and #Freedom we are fond of yelling out as believers.

Abi if that’s the case, shall believers struggling with porn come out to share latest links to their most-viewed clips in the name of No hypocrisy?
Shall our brethren battling with Gambling be bold and free about their addiction; posting new sure numbers for others to try?
Shall we continue to feature people who make music that promote bad behaviour but say it’s okay because we are “reaching out”?

When your sons and daughters grow up and follow the model of those you feature, would you be proud of your life’s work?
I’m not speaking because I’m free from vice. I speak as one being set free from vice — one in the making, pursuing God’s design for my life.

Every believer should be encouraged to work towards consecration, rather than to celebrate our carnality!

Bless

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