Dangerous Counterfeit: Defending God's Unchanging Word

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A Partner's Stand: Defending God's Unchanging Word "For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book" - Revelation 22:18 (KJV) As I record this message from beautiful southeast Missouri in January 2025, I'm deeply troubled by a growing trend in Christian publishing. A new Bible translation has emerged, one that attempts to revise God's holy Word to align with current cultural views on sexuality and other moral issues. This isn't just another modern translation - it represents something far more concerning. Let me be clear to those attempting these revisions: you don't get to change traditional Christianity and the clear teachings of Scripture simply because you don't like them. The arrogance of such attempts is staggering. Consider how you would feel if someone misrepresented your family's values or your company's mission - you would be rightfully incensed. Yet somehow, people feel entitled to tamper with God's eternal Word. But before we point fingers at the world, we in the church must examine ourselves. Why has our voice against such revisions become so weak? The uncomfortable truth is that we've often compromised on biblical truth ourselves. Take, for example, our lax attitude toward sexuality and marriage. When we compromise on clear biblical teachings, we lose our authority to speak against other compromises. This isn't about claiming personal perfection - God knows we're all sinners saved by grace. He specializes in using broken people for His glory. The Bible is filled with examples of God choosing the world's worst sinners to demonstrate His grace. But there's a crucial difference between acknowledging our failures while upholding God's standard, and lowering the standard to match our failures. We must support the clear teachings of Scripture, humbly admitting we often fall short, but never compromising the truth itself. Without Christ in our lives, we can do nothing good. If we've done anything right, it's only because Christ has enabled us. This humility, combined with unwavering commitment to biblical truth, must characterize our response to these revisionist attempts. Prayer: Heavenly Father, grant us the courage to stand firm on Your Word while maintaining humility about our own shortcomings. Help us to be bold witnesses for Your truth in a compromising age. In Jesus' name, Amen. Challenge for Today: Take time to read a passage of Scripture that challenges you personally. Instead of trying to explain it away, ask God to help you align your life with His unchanging truth. Norman Kissinger Redeeming the Time Brothers Ministries