Assimilate or Abide?

When should the church adapt to the changing culture and when should the church stand apart?

We need to evaluate and use cultural elements that do not contradict biblical teachings to help people within today’s culture understand the gospel message.

We are to be salt. Just like salt is added to food to draw out the best flavor, we are called to be in culture to draw out God honoring aspects of it.

We are to be light. Just like a lighthouse warns ships of the dangers of the rocks and points them to safety, we are to warn non-believers of the dangers of living a life without God and point them to the best life, a life following Jesus as their Lord and Savior.