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The Paradox in Modern Christianity
The Paradox in Modern Christianity
Paradox: a statement or proposition that, despite sound reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory.
In our current society, we are experiencing a concerted effort by many to push for what is commonly called growth and progress. There is a desire for this utopian society where people can do whatever they like with no repercussions. It doesn’t take long to discover that the biggest draw to societal “growth” is the acceptance of all things of a sexual nature. This so-called growth takes place at the expense of the high standard of God’s word, not to mention simple logic and reasoning.
Over the past few weeks, many seemingly unrelated events have taken place. Jared Fogle, the long time Subway spokesperson was exposed for sexually exploiting minors. This event was overshadowed by the leaking of classified information from the Ashley Madison website (a website which encourages and sets up secret affairs for people to commit adultery). Perhaps the biggest event in recent news, however, are the recent videos exposing the barbaric practices of Planned Parenthood. Not seeing the connection? These terrible events all stem from the “progress” being made in our society. They are the logical extension of the society we have built; a society that desires more and more sexual freedom, regardless of God’s calling or consequence.
I know what you are thinking: “I didn’t contribute to this sort of society! I would never participate in such heinous activities!” While I am not suggesting that we all are going to have affairs or abortions, we must be wary of the “less-sinful” things we do. We want our young men to grow up respecting women. Likewise, we want our daughters to be chaste and modest, while being respected. For this to happen, we must be sure we are not sending mixed signals to our youths. Men, do we let our eyes wander, whether in person or on television? Our boys will notice. Do we make crude jokes of a sexual nature?
Parents, do you allow your girls to buy the “in style” clothes that seem to hold no purpose than to over-sexualize them? What used to be called risqué or sexy is now being called fashionable or “cute.” We should not be surprised when we allow and encourage this attire if our children do not grow to be what who want them to be. We need to hold modesty and purity in high esteem so that the allure of worldliness does not win out in the hearts of our children.
We must be on guard daily in prayer and in action to instill in our children the desire to be like Christ, and not like this world. Society lampoons the idea of faithful, biblical marriage. Our world mocks chastity and appropriate clothing. Christian parents, please take this attack seriously! Know what your children are looking at, what they are wearing, and how that will influence them and those around them! Let us not be “paradoxical Christians,” claiming to be one thing, but allowing all sorts of worldliness into our homes and lives.
