Unfriended for Christ





Introduction

In 1 Peter 4:16 the apostle writes, “Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.” Very few people would understand this verse; even those of the denominational world would be confused as to glorifying God if they suffer.

Our world today tells us that if someone ridicules us or persecutes us, we should be offended and take the matter to a supervisor, teacher, or parent. On social media it can seem devastating to suddenly be ‘Unfriended’ on Facebook, but if your stance for the truth is what caused it, you shouldn’t feel ashamed.

The Transgender Doll

A few years ago, a company was introducing a transgender doll based on a real person. It was a young boy who became a girl and the doll was to praise the child’s decision to live their life they way they wanted to.

I posted the article on my personal page and stated that Transgenderism was an abomination before God. Shortly after that, I was ‘unfriended’ and blocked by four people; all because I stood by my faith. One individual challenged me in regards to purchasing the doll myself or if I even knew anyone who was transgendered and then she quickly answered, ‘no’, for me.

It was true that I was not planning on buying the doll but, then again, I don’t plan on buying ANY doll; be it for myself or someone else. I don’t run out and purchase the latest Barbie© doll or figure from any Disney© film, so that comment is irrelevant. In regards to knowing anyone who is a transgender; given that I work in the retail industry I have encountered, and worked alongside, several which make that comment pointless as well.

What does the Bible say?

Obviously, the bible doesn’t use the word transgender but that, of course, doesn’t mean it’s all right. But let’s go all the way back to the days of creation and see what God said in regards to the first two people He made.
In Genesis 1:26-27, Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Everyone is familiar with verse 26; “make man in Our image…” but look close as verse 27, “He created him; male and female He created them.”

This tells us everything we need to know! God created males and females and nothing is said about one transforming into the other. In other words, the idea of transgenderism suggests that God make a mistake in creating certain people. If this were true, then we have to call the entire bible into question; everything that God had done, from the very beginning in Gen. 1:1 all the way to Rev. 22:21, would then be challenged and, more or less, unbelieved!

With all that’s going on in the world; the advancement of technology, the idea of multiple genders, and etc. people think that God hasn’t give any thought to these things that it’s impossible for Him to account for every development in the world here in the 21st Century. But if you study the scriptures enough, you’ll find His answers there. As Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Conclusion

If you find that several people have suddenly ‘Unfriended’ you because of your beliefs, just remember what Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (Matthew 5:10-12) You’re not alone in this fight for the truth!

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