When there are differences in culture there is often conflict and offense. When we are born again, we enter a new "culture". From the moment of new birth we become the bride of Christ that is totally foreign to the world around us. This difference between the "culture" of the world and the culture of the church, leaves lots of room for conflict. This conflict though, is somewhat of a one sided affair, because we know that the only way for anyone to understand this new thing that we are a part of is for them to experience new birth. There is no amount of arguing, politicizing, or convincing that can make the world understand why we believe what we believe or do what we do. The world needs a church who is willing to not fight back and "take a stand", but rather love in the face of persecution, bless rather than curse, do good rather than return evil and invite people to experience the unfathomable love and grace of our heavenly Father. If you want to change the culture of the world, don't do it by moralizing, do it by inviting people to be made new in Jesus.
