Men, we can thank God that despite all the attacks on traditional family values in America that there are still millions of people who are prepared to stand up and make their voice heard and oppose those who try and force their liberal agenda upon us.

They liberals want us to shut up, bow down, and let them run over us like timid little lambs. Thank God, it is obvious that they had better think again for we are not going quit, ever. The Chick-fil-A people took their stand against the homosexual agenda and millions of good people rallied to their cause. If I remember correctly, the Chick-fil-A backed down a little under pressure. I personally, along with multitudes, felt let down. I hope that the Duck Dynasty folk will not ever back down. Nobody should ever have to back down from saying that those who practice sins that are clearly condemned in the Scriptures are damned or going to hell if they do not repent, especially if they are not saying it in a hateful way.

Phil Robertson was asked his opinion and he answered honestly. Whatever God condemns we must likewise condemn. Those who say we are not to judge others, quoting Jesus' words in Matthew 7:1, "Judge not that ye be not judged" are wrong when they think these words mean we should not express an opinion in opposition to moral sins such as homosexuality, adultery, or pornography.

In this particular context, Jesus meant that we should not judge people in a way that we would not wants others to judge us, e.g. unfair judgment and not knowing all the facts.

In John 7:24 Jesus said, "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment." In 1 Corinthians 5:12 and 6:2-5 Paul instructs the Corinthian church to judge the matters concerning behavior in the church themselves rather than take the matters to the court.

As fathers, we need to instruct our children about these truths because men will use Scriptures out of context to support their argument for their sin. The Bible clearly gives us God's mandate regarding adultery, sexual promiscuity, and homosexuality. He wants us to affirm and speak out His ways in a loving and concerned way.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10 says, "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, not effeminate (male prostitutes), nor abusers of themselves with mankind (practice homosexuality), nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God."

Be encouraged.

Colin Campbell

Men, thank God that there are still many who are concerned about the disintegration of the nuclear family. Thank God for men like Phil Robertson who was not afraid to speak up against the practice of homosexuality, as well as other forms of immorality that the Holy Bible clearly condemns. Does this mean that he hates homosexuals? I think not. If anyone were to speak up against certain foods that cause disease, cancer, diabetes, etc. does this mean they hate the people who eat these foods? I think not.

The truth of the matter is that homosexuality and adultery are an attack on biblical and traditional values for family and marriage. The people who know very little about the Bible, in order to defend their lifestyle, quote "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself" out of context (Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 19:19; 22:38). Have they not read the previous verse in Matthew 19:19? Verse 18 says, "Thou shalt not commit adultery."

The truth is that if you love your neighbor as yourself, you will speak up and warn him of the dangers of what he or she is doing. We must warn of God's judgment as well as the immoral influence on the traditional family values as accepted by all God fearing, Jesus Christ loving people

Freedom of speech is indeed a great blessing. Atheists, as well as false prophets within the church, do not like what Phil Robertson is saying and they are quick to go public and denounce him. They should practice what the preach, and by the same standard they use for themselves, should not condemn him in any way.

The homosexuals believe they have the right to shove their agenda down everyone else's throat and woe unto anyone who dares to raise a finger against them. I hope that the Duck Dynasty people will abandon their contract with the "bigots" at A&E Network and be accepted without political harassment by Fox or The Blaze of some other family oriented network that will not be intimidated by political correctness.

Proverbs 13:34 says, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people."

Be encouraged.

Colin Campbell

Psalm 11:3 says, "If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?" All that goes on in our home and family life is a vital part of the foundations of the nation. I believe that no matter how good our Constitution and laws, no matter how liberal our education including how much money we pour into it, if it does nothing to build up the relationships and morals of the family unit in the home, society will fail.
"God was once our glory, but now the flesh is our glory."

Unfortunately, our state education system sides with those who want to destroy our nation's moral absolutes and godly values. The Bible, prayer, true Christianity, and all the principles of moral godliness that were accepted and revered by our founding fathers are now shunned, despised, and fought against. And to our own peril and shame.

Our nation is hell bent on taking its clothes off (nudity). Pop stars become famous through revealing all and depravity fills the minds of our youth. God was once our glory, but now the flesh is our glory. As our glory goes down, so our morals go down. Even the so-called "church" permits and accepts an ever increasing flaunting of the flesh.

Men, the Bible addresses godly moral values, marriage, family life, and home values. I believe that, more than ever, the preachers of today's church must address the values of the home and family. Not only the preachers, but every Christian father and mother must arise and take their stand for these most important values.

If you observe your children dressing indiscreetly, do something about it. If you discover your children are listening or watching that which is inappropriate for godliness, do something about it. Pray about it. And address the matter NOW!

Malachi 4:6 says, "And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse."

Be encouraged.

Colin Campbell

Men, while listening to O'Reilly discussing the equality of life in America on Fox News Channel last night, the general opinion was that those who had a reasonably good standard of living and education were undoubtably better off than those who did not.

The home life of the disadvantaged was also discussed and it was generally agreed that this was a main obstacle to the creation of equality within the general population. It became obvious that no one had any answers to this problem. The government pours billions of dollars into the education system and yet there are still multitudes, because of the problems of family life, who remain disadvantaged and therefore not equal. I believe this problem can be largely resolved by the influence of Christ coming through a church that walks in revival and that influences the homes and families of its people.

Whenever, in the history of the world, there has been a true revival of Christianity it has been documented that the standard of living has dramatically increased. This is verified by the Reformation Series which document Christian Revivals. Men, we must have a true revival that affects our own homes before we can even think of evangelizing the world.

State and secular education is not the real answer to creating a higher standard of equality. Even home education, if it does not incorporate the teachings of the Bible and Christ , will not improve the values and morals of home life and degeneration of values and morals will still occur.

Be encouraged.

Colin Campbell