In another press release from “Evangelicals for Harris” (August 22, 2024) they herald their latest campaign message of “love and inclusion” as their banner of hope. Claiming that this is the primary message of Jesus and the priority for any true evangelical Christian, they trumpet their call with great pomp and pride (inuendo intended). Here is an excerpt from their email:
“Evangelicals for Harris released a video montage today, capturing a groundswell of support within the evangelical community and challenging preconceived notions about this influential voting bloc. The video, a compilation of heartfelt social media posts, reveals a community drawn together not by party lines but by a shared commitment to love, inclusion, and Jesus’ teachings.”
“Viewers share personal stories of feeling seen, heard, and encouraged by the organization’s commitment to a more inclusive and compassionate expression of faith. ‘This is what being a believer in our Lord Jesus Christ is all about,’ reads one tweet. ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself.’ Another commenter shares, ‘Thank you for saying this so much. A lot of us have left the Church due to the hate it’s been preaching. Your group is uplifting.’”
“These messages, and countless others like them, highlight a longing for a different kind of evangelicalism – one that prioritizes love over division, grace over judgment, and hope over fear.”
So, let’s weigh their mission statement to see what kind of message they’re actually sending. Is “love and inclusion” the primary message of the gospel? Is Jesus’ definition of love focused solely on including everyone so they feel valued and respected? Or is there more? One only need to go to the Source to find out what Jesus Himself said about love:
LOVE JESUS FIRST – Not just others: “’And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:30-31 ESV)
These “evangelicals” for Harris avoid the first commandment and hijack the second, interpreting it to their own liking. They fail to see that the prerequisite to loving others is to first love Him. Without loving Jesus first, there is no capacity to love as He intends. HE should be the primary focus of our love and the One we aim to please – not ourselves, or even one another.
KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS – All of them: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” (John 14:15)
The proof of one’s love for God is not merely loving other people and making them feel good about themselves. It is obedience to God’s Word. All of it. We can’t pick and choose which commandments we deem acceptable and deny the others. Though loving others is certainly a chief characteristic of Christ followers, the lasting evidence of one’s love for the Lord is the fruit of obedience and a surrendered life.
LOVE JESUS MOST – It will cost you: “Whoever loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.” (Matthew 10:37)
Jesus was very clear when He said He did not come to bring peace to the earth, but a sword (Matt 10:34). He warned His followers that there would be division – and that it was necessary. The only way to divide the true from the false is to test the heart. If we truly love Him most, we will choose His ways above all others – even at the cost of relationships. Jesus loved all unconditionally, but had clear conditions for those who chose to serve Him.
SEEK HIS GLORY – Not the praise of men: “But I know that you do not have the love of God within you. I have come in My Father’s name, and you do not receive Me… How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?” (John 5:42-44)
True love for God causes us to seek His glory, blessing, and favor above all others. We long to see Him honored and receive the praise, and care little about the praises of men. Jesus never sought to please His followers – only to honor His Father and give the glory back to Him.
LOVE DOES NOT MURDER – Ever: “Jesus said to them, ‘If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I came from God and I am here…You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.’” (John 8:42-44)
And here lies one of the greatest deceptions among those who claim this message of “love and inclusion.” It is impossible to love God and willingly murder children in the womb. It is incompatible with the love of Jesus (Matt 18:6) and totally counter to the message of the gospel. To crown themselves as champions of love and kill the unborn, is to mock the very essence of who God is.
This version of “evangelicalism” is a lie from the pit. It is a whitewashed message that ignores Scripture, blasphemes the sacred, and presents a counterfeit Jesus. Thus, it requires us to demonstrate the opposite. Now more than ever, the true Body and Bride of Jesus Christ must step up to manifest the authentic love of Christ which is holy, righteous, and altogether true. No, not everyone will be included in the end. But, the Kingdom of God was never meant to be inclusive.
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 7:21)
Wanda has been in ministry for over 35 years as a worship leader, teacher, author, deliverance counselor, and speaker.
25 Responses
Well spoken…
Hi Miss Wanda. Evangelicals who would fall for this deception either don’t understand the scriptures, or don’t care to hear the truth in comparison. God help us all to rightly divide the Word of Truth.
I didn’t realize, as a mature Christian, the subtle deceptions that are ‘twisting’ the Truth of what the Bible says….(no wonder it has been called “a python spirit” it’s subtle, but a twisted lie ! It may look fully like what the Bible says AND IT WILL TEMPT YOU TO BELIEVE the inaccurate meaning,
….it ‘sounds true’ ….
BUT it isn’t accurately what the Bible says! ……We hear”Love your neighbour as you love yourself” … BUT that’s NOT— the FIRST commandment ! The FIRST commandment is to LOVE GOD ” FIRST”, WITH ALL OF OUR HEART !
GOD is our “Source” of Love…..our “Well” to draw from so we CAN love others !!!
Now I understand why we are taught to “rightly divide” the Word of God.
Amen!
Wanda, thank you so much for God’s truth in your voice of sanity!
Excellent- you nailed it perfectly. The Lords word speaks & is the final word! His!
Amen!!!
We pray that we stay under the shadow of His wings- the Tallit. That is the only stable and safe place.
Far away from strife and conflict.
Thank you for sharing God’s word of truth about this attempt at deceiving even the elect. In this world we will have trouble. But don’t be anxious about anything. God wins. Faith is the victory that overcomes the world, even the fakers.
Right On!
Very good Wanda. Thanks for shedding light on the darkness. For clearing up the misinformation and giving clear direction
Excellent post, Wanda! Thank you for expressing truth and supporting it clearly with scripture. Blessings!
Thank you for the courage to tell the Truth. I have not heard it from other Pastors.
And I pray that I will have courage to speak when I have to.
Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you, Wanda! This was excellent!
Wanda,
Your messages always encourage and strengthens my faith. You also challenge my beliefs! Thank you for speaking truth and rightly dividing the Word of Truth for us!! Thank you so much for sharing! May the Lord continue to pour out His Spirit and Light upon you!!
Echoing your sentiments … along with just about everyone else’s comments here. We would be in dire straights without the wisdom & discernment of Wanda.
We really do need to understand and recognize the twistedness of this. I pray for discernment and total understanding to what is behind this so that even the elect would not be deceived.
Well said, Wanda! Thank you for championing the Truth, spoken in Love!
Exposing deception is one of the most loving and truthful acts of kindness!
Thank you, Wanda, for this word and I loved reading all the comments! And God will not be mocked.
I cannot concur enough with you, Wanda.
This post is so urgent. To many have been deceived. It can happen to anyone. We need to heed what the Holy Spirit is saying. Pray in the spirit. Sometimes, we really do not know how to pray. That is where the Holy Spirit can intercede for us.
Thank you for this much needed word.
You said it well, followed by scriptures. Thank you so much, Wanda, for your voice of reason followed by God’s wisdom & His word.
Can a democrat be a genuine follower of Christ?
At THIS point in the development ( or regression) of the Democrat party….I would have to say a resounding ” NO” !!
How can the righteous and the unrighteous be yolked together??!
Thank You Wanda for clarity of thought! And for saying what so many black 🖤 pastors are NOT saying!