From The Pulpit: God calls us to stand up, defend the vulnerable from wickedness of the world

OPINION:

God calls us to stand up and defend the most vulnerable against evil. It could be argued that the world and country are in the state it’s in because of the church’s ability to do that for generations. Instead of taking a seat at the table and becoming a part of the conversation, we believed when they said “Your God and your faith don’t belong here.” It’s time to stand up for moral, biblical values and bring those values, God’s values, to the world.

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BIBLE VERSES

Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked. – Proverbs 25:26 (NIV)

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. – Proverbs 31:8-9 (NIV)

Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. – Isaiah 1:17 (NIV)

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8 (NIV)

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. – Ephesians 6:13 (NIV)

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Tony McVickers is senior pastor of RockFish Church and has a bachelor’s degree in Ministry from Andersonville Theological Seminary. He has been married to Kimberly for 20-plus years, and they have four children.

RockFish Church is a Christ-centered, Bible-based, Spirit-led, family-focused Christian church. We believe that a great commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will grow a healthy church. We value God’s word, strong families, unity, ministry, Christ-life change, and reaching out. RockFish Church is located in Raeford, North Carolina.