Honoring Who?

In January Louie Giglio turned down an opportunity to  pray at the president’s inauguration.  Gay activists found a sermon he delivered some 15-20 years prior which took a stance against the gay lifestyle.  Because of the controversy he did not think it wise to be involved in the ceremony.  This, of course, raised controversy from both sides.  The following is a quote from the Huffington Post:

“Just because Giglio honors God with his ministry doesn't mean he didn't miss a huge opportunity to repent of a past sermon that was filled with language not honoring to the millions of Americans who are gay, and have been hurt by the church”  (see note below).

When I read through this article this statement jumped out at me.  The thought came to mind, who are we, as ministers of the gospel, here to please?  The writer, Emily Timbol, seems to offers two solutions…God and the gays.  In my mind that calls the question, to whom do I answer?  Who determines my belief and conduct?  Do I let society shape me into its mold  or do I let God set the agenda through his Word?

Pardon me if I choose to side with God and not mankind.

In today's world we face many conflicting positions with the world.  Our worldview is different.  It is not based upon what the world decides is right, but is based upon God's Word.  The teachings are clear it is up to us to either accept or reject what he has already declared.


The link to the Huffington Post blog:
(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/emily-timbol/louie-giglios-missed-pportunity_b_2473775.html) 

The link to the actual sermon Giglio preached:
 http://www.discipleshiplibrary.com/search.php?a=1&e=1&m=0&p=0&n=0&s=message_title&t=NAME&ss=Giglio&st=speaker_exact&ssf=Louie