In a culture that celebrates tolerance as the ultimate virtue, the statement "I am intolerant" is shocking. But is there a form of intolerance that is not only justified, but biblically commanded? This sermon confronts this challenging topic head-on, exploring why the church is called to be lovingly intolerant of sin, false teaching, and demonic influence in its midst.
What You'll Discover in This Message:
This is not a message about being intolerant of people, but about being fiercely protective of God's truth and the purity of His church. We will dissect five critical passages that reveal God's heart for holiness and the clear mandate for believers to confront and deal with destructive elements. Prepare to have your modern assumptions challenged by timeless biblical truth.
Key Themes Explored:
• Intolerance of Demonic Influence (Acts 16:16-18) – See why Paul, after being patient, became "greatly annoyed" and refused to tolerate a spirit of divination, decisively casting it out.
• Intolerance of False Teaching (Revelation 2:20) – Hear Jesus' sharp rebuke for the church that "tolerated that woman Jezebel," and understand the mortal danger of allowing false doctrine to take root.
• The Process of Loving Confrontation (Matthew 18:15-20) – Learn the clear, step-by-step process Jesus gives for confronting sin within the church—a model that is restorative, not hateful.
• The Mandate for Church Purity (1 Corinthians 5:11-12) – Understand the difficult but necessary command to not associate with unrepentant sinners inside the church, and our responsibility to "judge those inside."
• Accountability in Leadership (1 Timothy 5:20-25) – Discover why even church leaders are not above reproach and must be publicly rebuked if they persist in sin, as a warning to all.
Why This Message Is Crucial Today:
The modern church is at risk of becoming so broad-minded that it is ineffective. This sermon is a vital course correction, a call to reclaim the biblical mandate to guard the flock, uphold holiness, and love people enough to be intolerant of the sin that destroys them. It will equip you to discern when to be patient and when to say, "This can no longer be tolerated."
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