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This past Sunday, we set aside eight minutes of our service, along with part of the sermon, to address the tragic assassination and martyrdom of Charlie Kirk. This was not partisan political commentary, but a gospel response to a critical cultural moment. There are times when silence would be pastoral neglect, and I believe this was one of them. Our people needed to hear how the hope of the gospel meets a moment like this.
If your church did not bring this up, that does not automatically mean it is unfaithful. A good and faithful pastor might decide not to address every headline directly. But if your church consistently avoids the hard truths of Scripture like sin, death, judgment, and hell, then you need to ask if you are being shepherded or simply managed by a hireling. There are many good churches in our area, but also many bad ones, and it pains me to see Bible-believing Christians in them. Christians need to discern the difference and ensure they are being shepherded faithfully so they can serve Christ faithfully.
The gospel calls us not to revile in return but to pray for and love even those who persecute us. This command is not optional. It sits at the very heart of the gospel and becomes even more urgently necessary when violence is aimed at Christ and His people.
Right now, the question being asked is, \u201cWho will pick up the microphone?\u201d The Bible already gives the answer. It\u2019s not one man, it\u2019s you and me. It\u2019s the church of Jesus Christ, who is called to be salt and light in a dark and twisted generation. In a day when men refuse to lead, when the next generation searches for meaning, and when churches grow smaller in number and voice, we must not sit back and wait for the world to come to us. We must take the gospel to them with clarity, love, and boldness.
Charlie Kirk modeled boldness in speaking the truth in love to a hostile culture that hated him, not simply for his politics, but mostly for loving Jesus. Our task is not to imitate all of his politics, but to embrace the same courage to speak the gospel truth. The days are urgent. The gospel is still the power of God for salvation. This is not a time for quiet retreat, but for faithful witness.
Christian, be faithful where God has placed you. Be in your church every week unless sickness, work, necessary travel, or serious responsibility keeps you away. Men, lead your family in worship around the Word, prayer, and song. Live for Christ and love Him above all else. Do not let hobbies, sports, or leisure take the place of this. The world does not need more casual or lukewarm Christians. It needs men who will stand boldly, women who will serve faithfully, and a redeemed people who know their God and who will be salt in a decaying world and light in the darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The microphone is in our hands. Do not drop it. Proclaim Christ crucified, risen, and coming again with both your word and your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n