The Damage They Have Done

Bill Brinkworth

“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” Isa. 5:20

A liberal philosophy has always existed throughout man’s history, but rarely has it done as much damage to society as it has done in the last fifty years. Many boast, and are not ashamed, of having such a philosophy, but its destruction to individuals and the populace is far reaching.

Webster’s defines “liberal” in many ways. The definitions applied to a liberal philosophy include “not literal or strict, licentious, lacking decorum, unseemly beliefs, favoring changes, progressive, tolerant of other views.” Liberal thinking is usually a value system that deviates from what is traditionally thought to be normal and moral. From a Christian’s perspective, it includes beliefs that reject and want to change moral truths preserved by God in His Word, the Bible.

Any variance from the way God wants man to believe and live will only lead to an individual or society becoming more immoral and living a lifestyle further from what God demands. The outcome of accepting immorality has never been good for societies of the past. Societies that have deviated from following God’s guidelines have suffered and have usually collapsed, whereas those that have abided by His commandments have flourished.

Over the years, the populace has not discouraged these philosophies that are contrary to what God’s Word says; and in too many cases, the liberal thinking has even been encouraged. Liberal philosophers, politicians, preachers, and professors, whose belief system kept them from being employed in the past, now are given some preferable treatment in getting a job. Although their thinking is often accepted, the price it has cost society is immeasurable. Here are some of the negative changes liberalism has caused our society:

Where once the morality of the majority of society was in line with scriptural teachings, now the Bible has been banned in many institutions, societies, and even in conversation. In doing so, the standard that says lying, stealing, taking of lives, adultery, homosexuality, worshipping other gods, and other moral limitations, has been removed. Without God’s standards it is acceptable to have “little” white lies, take things that do not belong to you if you are hungry, kill unborn babies because the mother is not married, commit homosexuality because it is okay to choose any sexual preference you want, and worship anything you want, because you feel better when you do so. Without God’s measuring tool, the Bible, anything goes.
Leaders, who once would not be able to get a job or be elected if their character or beliefs strayed from biblical teachings, are now elected to positions to make decisions that alter society. For example, elected leaders in the United States have passed laws that allow over 4,000 murders of unborn babies every day, removed any mention of anything about God or His Word in public situations (including the Ten Commandments that were posted in many public buildings), public acceptance of homosexual practices (including same sex marriages), make it a crime if anything is said contrary to their beliefs (“hate crimes”), and countless other laws.
Liberal religious schools have produced preachers and leaders that have been brain-washed to question and doubt God’s Word. When they stand in the pulpit they instill this doubt in their congregation, and now few under their preaching know what the Bible says, believe it, and certainly do not follow His Word. Because of the liberal infiltration of pulpits, “thus saith the Lord” is no longer instilled in minds. The “fear of God” has been removed from many churches!
Tolerance of anything, including others’ beliefs, has allowed unscriptural, damaging lifestyles to breed. Depravity of man is now laughed at and accepted in many cases, as there are no longer any standards that say anything is wrong.
Teachers and professors with little, if any, biblical character and standards are allowed to guide and direct young minds during the majority of their students’ day. How do you think a student’s thinking will be after 12 years of liberal propaganda?

As an old ad said, “We have come a long way, baby.” Unfortunately, the way we have gone is morally downhill, and it is not good — in God’s eyes!

Just because the liberals are confused and do not have any standards, and in many cases, are rebellious against God, does not mean that we have to follow and conform to their way of life! We, as Christians, do know where the truth is. We are to be the example many will want to follow. We are to be a light in this dark world. We need to lead biblically, not follow unscriptural pathways. If one by one, we each live our lives according to what God has preserved in His written Word, once again it will be unpopular to think and live contrary to what God’s Word says to do.

“Usually, the liberal tries to camouflage his true identity.”

Dr. Harold Sightler

You may also want to read: "Dear Liberal Friend".

This article was featured in The Bible View #407.

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