Oh, how I wish this was a parody!

This is just one example of how churches have moved away from faithfully preaching God’s Word and keeping the Gospel central to its proclamation. What happens in this type of preaching is that “principles” are presented “from the Bible” that anyone can apply and benefit from. It is the mistaken notion that the Bible is a guidebook for living that will give success regardless of one’s relationship to Christ. No wonder so many professing Christians cannot explain the Gospel. No wonder so many Christians cannot responsibly read and interpret the Bible. No wonder our churches are producing so many “happy pagans”.

Do pastors truly have to “preach” on what men and women find sexy in order be relevant? What has happened to our reverence for God’s Word? What has happened to our reverence for God’s presence among His people?