A Most Tragic Turning Point

I have become reticent in recent years to regularly comment on the latest events happening around us, especially in the heat of the moment. In our current situation, too many come in hot with opinions that aren't well-formed and/or biblically reasoned. I am a pastor, not a constant cultural commentator on what is on the news.

But this week has been heavy. From the video of the young woman brutally murdered on the train in Charlotte to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, we have seen evil on full display. I sense that evil is becoming more bold and the contrasts between spiritual darkness and gospel light are more stark than ever.

Now is not the time to retreat in fear or pull back from our full-throated proclamation of truth, particularly the transforming truth of the gospel. It is important that we press forward as happy, gracious warriors, but warriors nonetheless, not mirroring the vitriol of those who oppose creation order and the righteousness of God. It important that we do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.

We will take some time in our gathering Sunday to pray for our nation and for ourselves to remain courageous even as what we hold dear becomes more despised by some.

I wrote a long post yesterday with thoughts on the Kirk murder, but felt that ultimately it was not helpful. I commend these thoughts from Dr. Mohler to you instead.