Cultural Transformation

Is this a leader that you would follow and espouse their ideology? Consider this leaders work-ethic; Was evicted because of excessive alcoholism, tobacco use, never exercised, suffered from warts, and boils due to a lack of proper hygiene, his body odor was atrocious. The apartment was completely broke, smashed, spilled, busted, falling apart from toys to chairs, plates cups, and tables.^[1] His wife thought of suicide daily and his two daughters fulfilled their mothers desire with both committing suicide – one at 43 and the other at 66. The leadership principles espoused by this individual would have a near 50% approval rating in America in 2020. 40% of Americans, 47% of Millennials, and 49% of Gen-Z’s would state this ideology is not only believable but should be advanced. Who is this individual you asked? His name is Karl Marx!

Erwin Lutzer writes in his book We Will Not Be Silenced, discusses the type of Marxism that we face currently called Cultural Marxism. This is not being imposed on the battlefields, instead, it is a form of Marxism that wins the hearts and minds of people incrementally by the gradual transformation of our culture. Bombarded with exaggerated and illusionary promises, people accept it because they want to, they welcome its benefits. It promises hope and change, income equality, racial harmony, and justice based upon secular values rather than Judeo-Christian morality.^[2]

Biblically speaking, “The whole world marveled…and gave allegiance to the beast…And he was given authority to rule over every tribe and people and language and nation. And all the people who belong to this world worshipped the beast” (Revelation 13:3,7-8 NLT). “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the traditions of men, according to basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ” (Colossians 2:8). Since the Bible pre-dates Marxism, it would be safe to say the interpretation of scripture theologically, apologetically, and linguistically communicates to us a period will arise in which there will be efforts made to control and equalize all things for the global population. This has been fore-told ancient history. History is filled with illustrations of socialism even to our current day. There is more of an alignment of the present-day trajectory of socialism and biblical prophecy than at any other time. Argue against it if you will, but there is no denying of ancient fore-telling and current events of social cultural Marxism and the end of days than right now!

The real argument is no longer about political parties, we are in a war for the heart and spirit of nations. This is about control, submission, and dominance. The New Testament Gospel book of Mark 13 is loaded with last days prophetic imagery. Read it if you dare! Open your mind to ancient wisdom. Socialism is not new but ancient going all the way back to Noah and the post-flood era of history. Today’s leadership strategy calls for an infinite mindset. We are not leading for short-term accomplishments. We lead from a legacy viewpoint. I lead today so that my work and mission survive well beyond my tenure and accolades. This style of leadership gives purpose, reason, and hope for those currently and future members who join your team. Lead from a position of strength and a compelling vision for a brighter tomorrow.

^[1] Kengor, The Devil and Karl Marx. P.72

^[2] Erwin Lutzer, We Will Not Be Silenced: Responding Courageously to Our Culture’s Assault on Christianity (Eugene OR: Harvest House, 2020), p.21.