So guys, I saw something pretty
interesting this morning that I want to share...
I was doing my routine morning
scan through facebook.com and I saw a very controversial but interesting post
and thought I should share it with you guys and get your opinion(s) about it.
A photographer ‘facebook-friend’
of mine who by the way I completely respect and look up to posted something
that really got me thinking. In his very words, he said and I quote:
“I got an early DM via twitter this morning from a prospect
abroad, he asked “Do you do photography for same sex weddings?”. As always i
want to respond ASAP but then I got a little confused and I’m wondering why. Of
course the pay will be great but my faith..., and if the government of naija
gets to know. What do you suggest, as he is still expecting a response ASAP.
Help a brother here”
I quickly wanted to type a reply
but just as I was about to, I wasn’t sure what to type anymore. It really got
me thinking. I sat with my phone for minutes thinking. I even tried the ‘WWJD’
theory, still nothing. I then decided to critically analyse the situation.
My first conclusion was very simple and straight forward. Do
not cover the wedding and do not cover other ‘circular’ events as well; cover
the wedding if you would cover other circular events.
After discussing with a senior friend, my final conclusion
was made. Christians these days have become too permissive. We now have two
variations of Christians; the ones who see something wrong, do not practice or
believe in it but see nothing wrong with it or persons practicing or believing
in it and the other set of Christians who see something wrong, do not practice
or believe in it and do not support and see everything wrong with it and the
persons practicing or believing in it.
The ideal Christian should be the later but the society we
are in today says the opposite.
The funny part is, as ‘Christians’ we know what the correct
thing is suppose to be which is Romans 1;27:
“Romans 1:27- and the
men, instead of having a normal sex relationship with women, burned with lust
for each other, men doing shameful things with other men and, as a result,
getting paid within their own souls with
the penalty they so richly deserve.”
...but for the love of what we stand to earthly gain...
“2 peter 2:15- they have gone off the road and become lost
like Balaam, the son of Beor who fell in love with the money he could make by
doing wrong;...”
...we have chosen to look the other way.
At this point, there is not much I can say anymore.
In my opinion, if he truly says he is a Christian, and
indeed lives the life of a Christian, then of cause he shouldn’t cover the
wedding but then again, if he is not a true Christian, then it is his decision
to make whether or not he wants to cover the wedding. One cannot say one would not
cover a same sex wedding but go on to cover a beer brand party. In
God’s eyes, there is no big or small sin. Sin is sin. As Christians, we should
be very careful and mindful of our every actions and the decisions we make
using the WWJD (what would Jesus do) as our guide. Everything we need for life
is wrapped up in God’s word. Live by the word!
I would refer you guys to a book by Sheldon Charles Monroe
titled IN HIS STEPS. It talks more on the WWJD principle.
Feel free to drop your opinions, views and comments. I look
forward to reading them.
Stay blessed!
3 comments:
Alright this is why we avoid controversy, I love your own angle. When you allow money overshadow your principles, trust me you live to regret it later. Wetin no good, no good.
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