Someone asked me recently, "What does 'woke' mean?" I explained as best I could, then verified my answer with some research.
Woke is defined as being "being awake (makes sense) to social injustices in our society. It's a slang term.
Continuing my research, I read numerous articles about 'woke'-ism. I saw phrases like 'Black Lives Matter,' 'Social Justice,' and 'Cancel Culture.' These three phrases are synonymous with the "progressive" left, Socialism, and Marxism. And Woke-ism.
Feeling satisfied with the definition I gave, I looked over at my Bible and wondered. "What was it Jesus had to say to His churches in The Book of Revelation?"
(The first three chapters of Revelation consist of letters written to seven churches, dictated by Jesus and written down by John).
These seven churches were in need of correction and Jesus called them out for their errors. Here's a sampling:
"You have forsaken the love you had at first. 5 Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.: - Revelation 2:4-5
"I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God." - Revelation 3:1-2
"You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. " - Revelation 3:17
Just for grins I then picked up my phone and Googled 'woke denominations'. I wondered what kind of letter Jesus would write to any present-day churches in need of correction. I found this listing:
The Five Woke Churches (a link to the article is below)
The Presbyterian Church, The United Methodist Church, The Episcopal Church, The Southern Baptist Church, and The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA).
Being on this list of apostate churches is not a good thing. If a church's teachings do not line up with what the Bible says, what kind of church is it? Is it really a "Christian" church?
If we choose to stay in a church despite it's straying from Biblical truths, are we worshipping that church rather than the Word of God? Are we worshipping a man-made god? I'm no Biblical scholar but that seems like an extremely bad thing to do.
A word of advice: When Jesus returns, I wouldn't go running to any of the churches listed above. The wrath of God is not a pretty thing to behold. Run to Jesus! Run to Him now!
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