Many Christians today lament about how more and more people, especially in the next generation, are denying or at least twisting what God’s Word says about gender and sexuality to align with prevailing cultural trends. But should we be surprised by this, when these same people have for so long watched the church deny or twist what God’s Word says about issues of race and justice among the nations? The reality we all need to face is clear: All of us are prone to defy God’s Word even as we convince ourselves that we’re following it.
