Opposing Forces
In this world we have two extreme forces that are in opposition with each other, and no I do not speak of good vs. evil. I'm finding it's not even right vs. wrong, prejudice or phobias. Moreover, hilariously... nor is it about biblical truth oddly enough, when it should be. The truth of the matter is.... it's acceptance. Accept my way, my ideology, my standards, what I say, or hit the highway. This perspective can be proved in various areas all societies. Within the scriptures, is a wise statement made by Paul, the apostle which says "people will be lovers of themselves, unloving, calloused, irreconcilable, reckless, holding to a form of godliness outwardly, but denying its power for their conduct nullifies their claim of faith"... 2Timothy 3 (Amplified version). While many of us will agree, nonetheless, it is still disheartening.
In the early part of June, our ministry launched an announcement for our upcoming event in July. We decided to use social media as the vehicle to spread the word through paid advertisement. OMG! Why did this choice have to be made LOL. Now before I share with you all what happened, let me say LBC has promoted other events in the past that did not drum up so much antagonism and intimidation. SMH...from the time this platform released the selected video, we received threats of removing our advertising and deactivating our accounts. We were accused of copyright violations, using political views that are not inline with their policy, in addition to have received complaints from others that gives the appearance of hatred. Mind you we have no copyright infringement violations, we did not share or speak of any political views, nor have we received actual complaints from the social media platform. These were scammers using A.I. to attempt to distract us. What's also interesting, is our reach extended over 1K+ and some would say, "That's not bad". I would agree with that person or people if it wasn't for the majority of responses being between those who hate the church and those who express the truth that homosexuality is a sin, but their position is also hatred towards the LGBTQ+ community. Love Broke The Chains does not advocate for burning of flags or any type of derogatory images or comments!
Here is what I believe are keys to being true imitators of Christ and winning souls in the Kingdom of our God.
These are just five that I have listed, but there are several keys, that I trust Holy Spirit will reveal to you. As a matter of fact, I also believe you know many. Sometimes we just need to be reminded. Keep in mind, many have felt and/or have been abandoned, ostracized, ridiculed, and left to figure out identity by themselves when first they came to us the body of Christ. At the time we had no answers.
Blessings and Shalom...remember "LOVE (who is God) gives us the testimony that He BROKE our CHAINS".
In the early part of June, our ministry launched an announcement for our upcoming event in July. We decided to use social media as the vehicle to spread the word through paid advertisement. OMG! Why did this choice have to be made LOL. Now before I share with you all what happened, let me say LBC has promoted other events in the past that did not drum up so much antagonism and intimidation. SMH...from the time this platform released the selected video, we received threats of removing our advertising and deactivating our accounts. We were accused of copyright violations, using political views that are not inline with their policy, in addition to have received complaints from others that gives the appearance of hatred. Mind you we have no copyright infringement violations, we did not share or speak of any political views, nor have we received actual complaints from the social media platform. These were scammers using A.I. to attempt to distract us. What's also interesting, is our reach extended over 1K+ and some would say, "That's not bad". I would agree with that person or people if it wasn't for the majority of responses being between those who hate the church and those who express the truth that homosexuality is a sin, but their position is also hatred towards the LGBTQ+ community. Love Broke The Chains does not advocate for burning of flags or any type of derogatory images or comments!
Here is what I believe are keys to being true imitators of Christ and winning souls in the Kingdom of our God.
- To love our neighbors as ourselves- Matthew 22:36-40.
- Expressing Love is patient and kind- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.
- Remembering Christ came to seek and save what was lost- Luke 19:10.
- Not forgetting all have sinned and Christ protects those whom He loves- John 3:16, 8:3-9.
- Understanding and learning compassion, walking in humility, being gentleness and patience is required of us- Colossians 3:12.
These are just five that I have listed, but there are several keys, that I trust Holy Spirit will reveal to you. As a matter of fact, I also believe you know many. Sometimes we just need to be reminded. Keep in mind, many have felt and/or have been abandoned, ostracized, ridiculed, and left to figure out identity by themselves when first they came to us the body of Christ. At the time we had no answers.
Blessings and Shalom...remember "LOVE (who is God) gives us the testimony that He BROKE our CHAINS".
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