Dear Church, Part 3: Going Against the Cultural Grain - Joshua Symonette

Published: Sept. 30, 2018, 9:19 p.m.

b'There is no doubt that we are living in an era where cultural tensions are all around us. This was certainly the case for Christians in the Roman Empire as well as in our world today. In the letter to the Church at Pergamum, Jesus affirms their effort to stay true to him despite the pressure they faced. But He warns them concerning some of the compromises they are making as they try to fit into the culture around them. He gives clear instruction for how to address them and offers a promise of provision and victory if the follow the guidance of the Spirit.'