The majority of Christians today are far more inclined to their ideas and good intentions which they have exalted to the place of Scripture. This is why tolerance of ideology over theology amongst many believers is the norm and even considered spiritual.

Why is this so dangerous? It is dangerous because this trend will not be reversed. It will wax worse and worse (2 Timothy 4:3,4).  On the stage of society; tolerance is a significant reason why it is nearly impossible to tell the difference between a Christian and a Religious Sinner.

The real danger of tolerance is the elevating attitude that the Bible is an alternative means and not the absolute and exclusive means of presenting the revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many are now calling the Bible a mere representation of Christ and not the REVELATION of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Are you tolerating your ideas, good intentions, and your personal preferences? If so, you will find yourself mute about the convicting power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. That is very dangerous!

The backlash of tolerance is seen in that many Believers are increasingly weary and faint and are seeking asylum in a state of mute. Our silence is Satan's victory. Tolerance of ideas and intentions work to weaken the Church slowly, but surely.

Tolerance is not silent; it is enthusiastically vocal and fervently demanding of a split loyalty (James 1:8). Tolerance is nothing more than an exercise of pretension that will soon breed contention against God's demands for absolute loyalty and obedience.

The only ambition worth our submission is not the pursuit of tolerance, but one of obedience.

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger

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