Godly Intolerance

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Godly intolerance, as understood in the biblical context, refers to the Christian's responsibility to stand firm against evil and unrighteousness, while upholding the standards of God's Word. This concept is rooted in scriptures such as 2 Corinthians 6:14, which warns against being yoked together with unbelievers, and Ephesians 5:11, which instructs believers to have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness. As Psalms 101:5 reminds us, God detests those who do evil, and Christians are called to maintain a similar posture of intolerance towards sin, while still demonstrating love and compassion towards individuals. By embracing godly intolerance, Christians can navigate the complexities of living in a fallen world, guided by the principles of righteousness and truth outlined in scripture.

When Tolerance Is Sin

William MacDonald

William MacDonald emphasizes that while tolerance can be a virtue, it becomes sinful when it leads to silence in the face of blasphemy and dishonor towards God. He critiques the modern church for its complacency and willingness to accept false teachings, highlighting the need for godly intolerance a

Luke 12:1

“In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.”

Luke 20:45

“In the hearing of all the people, Jesus said to His disciples, "Beware of the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets.”

Matthew 15:10

“Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, "Listen and understand. A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it." Then the disciples came to Him and said, "Are You aware that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?" But Jesus replied, "Every plant that My heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by its roots. Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit." Peter said to Him, "Explain this parable to us." "Do you still not understand?" Jesus asked. "Do you not yet realize that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then is eliminated? But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him."”

Luke 12:57

“And why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?”

Mark 7:14

“Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, "All of you, listen to Me and understand:”