Quote of the Day: Loyalty

The last application I want to leave you with is where I suspect things will resonate the most. With respect to the attacks made against our leaders, particularly pastor Wilson. The Lord’s admonition in scripture is clear: Do not ever imagine abandoning those who have labored among you. First and foremost, you cannot bow to the idols our enemies worship, whatever the consequences. This is loyalty to your Lord. But this loyalty also requires that you obey the Lord’s commands regarding those who have labored among you. You have considered the outcome of their faith; you have been nourished by them. Do not turn your hearts, prayers, and encouragement if it means greater safety for your own personal wellbeing or your personal pride. This would be evil.

[Part of a sermon given at EvenSong in the summer of 2005 by one of our Greyfriars]