Can Christians be Woke? | Ed Young

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It seems like everywhere you look these days, the media is talking about being woke. Of course, awareness of the world’s injustices is highly valued, and knowing how to take accountability and seek to right wrongs is critical. But as Christians, how do we respond to this ever-growing ideology? Can Christians be woke too? When you look up the meaning of “Woke” on the internet, the definition is: “being alert to injustice in society, especially racism.” But what does the Bible say? In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young brings a biblical perspective to this controversial topic. What does it mean to be "Woke?" | A Biblical Perspective | Ed Young There is so much confusion regarding what it means to be “woke.” Some of us would say, “I’m not woke,” others would say, “I’m pseudo woke,” and some of us would consider ourselves “woke.” So how do we find out the true meaning of “woke”? Pastor Ed helps us define the “woke” worldview by looking at its values: racial justice, critical race theory, social justice, systemic racism, gender identity, and sexuality, as well as its foundations rooted in the teachings of Karl Marx (Marxism/Communism), Friedrich Nietzsche (Critical Theory), and Sigmund Freud (Post Modernism). Each of us needs to adopt a biblical, God-centric worldview. Colossians 2:8-9 says, “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.” God has given us the absolute truth we need. So while having a compassionate heart towards the injustices of this world is important, we also need to compare every thought or philosophy with Scripture to ensure it doesn’t contradict the truth. Take Action: 1. What does it look like to fight against racism, oppression, and injustice biblically? 2. Have you ever been tempted to believe that people who disagree with you are unforgivable? 3. Which category on the chart is the easiest for you to be deceived by? Pastor Ed shows us the contradictions of the “woke” worldview and challenges us to adopt a Christian worldview founded on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. #wokemeaning #fellowshipchurch #whatthebiblesays ------ Pastor Ed Young is the senior pastor of Fellowship Church based in the DFW Metroplex, he is also an author, and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more inspirational content from Pastor Ed Young. Hit the Notification Bell so that you never miss Ed's most recent video. Follow #EdYoung​ on social Ed Young Facebook: http://bit.ly/EdYoungFB Ed Young Instagram: http://bit.ly/EdYoungIG Ed Young Twitter: http://bit.ly/EdYoungTW