Editorial:-

POSTMODERN INTOLERANCE

One of the sad situations of the postmodern mindset is the tolerance of anything and everything in spite of its moral implication. According to them, there is nothing absolute, no universal truth or standard.
     So, no one has the right to 'judge' the view of another. Even if they say 2 plus 2 is 22, we have to accept and acknowledge that they have the right to consider so, in spite of what we hold to be true!
     And the paradox is if we disagree, they stamp us as old-fashioned and intolerant and they will never tolerate that intolerance!
Moral Perversion
This moral perversion and confusion in the society have resulted in utter indiscipline and disorder in every realm; because no one dares to question the error and evil, fearing a backlash from these modern ideologists.
     Sadly, this same attitude of the society has crept into the church also. As a result, no one is prepared to hear words of rebuke, admonition or correction the way scripture is supposed to function (2Timothy 3:16, 17).
     The leadership happily continues with the regular activities, but no effort is put to maintain discipline and holiness in the local church. Even the so-called professional preachers and teachers refuse to address such confusing and chaotic issues among the believers.
     Whether as an individual, families or assemblies everybody continues with the same the fallen, failed situation, and no one dares to intervene.
Dangerous situation
This is a dangerous situation! Notice two scripture passages:
     "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!" (Isa. 5:20).
     "He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD" (Pro. 17:15).
     God hates such reversal of moral values. Disregarding the difference between right and wrong, they appreciate immorality. Even they put down anyone who stands for truth, decency and morality. In fact, it is imitation of the Satanic tactic we see in the Garden of Eden when he projected his lie as true, and God's truth as lie (Gen. 3:4, 5).
Divine Displeasure
If we silently or actively help someone to continue with his/her unjust and evil way of life, we attract divine displeasure. Isaiah pronounces woe against such.
     It is high time that believers re-emphasize the authority of the scripture and not follow the worldly pattern of permissiveness and tolerance. Let us not hesitate to expose the error and evil, irrespective of the persons involved.
     Yes, with much prayer and humility let's make every effort to help the saints walk in holiness and justice. Let us explore this topic of discipline in the church and its various aspects.

Yours in His service,

NTK