🩸 Days of Devils – Day 14: Woke Watch Wednesday
📍 Kentucky’s Stand Against DEI: A Return to Biblical Principles
✝️ Pastor Joshua Tapp Discusses the Implications of Anti-DEI Legislation
Welcome to Days of Devils. I’m Pastor Joshua Tapp from True Words Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Today, we examine Kentucky’s legislative efforts to eliminate DEI initiatives in public universities and what this means from a biblical perspective.
📖 Colossians 2:8 – Beware of Deceptive Philosophy
“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”
This verse warns us against being led astray by worldly philosophies that are not rooted in Christ.
📰 Kentucky’s Legislative Actions on DEI
In recent months, Kentucky lawmakers have taken significant steps to address DEI policies in higher education:AP News+3Spectrum News 1+3AP News+3
- House Bill 4: Passed by the Kentucky House, this bill aims to ban DEI initiatives in public colleges and universities, arguing that such programs promote division rather than unity. Spectrum News 1
- University Responses: The University of Kentucky has already disbanded its DEI office in anticipation of the legislation, signaling a shift towards a more merit-based approach in education. AP News
These actions reflect a growing concern that DEI programs may prioritize identity politics over individual merit and equal treatment.
🧨 The Biblical Perspective on Equality
The Bible teaches that all individuals are created in the image of God and should be treated with respect and fairness:
- Galatians 3:28: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
This passage emphasizes unity in Christ, transcending social and cultural divisions.
While promoting diversity and inclusion is commendable, it should not come at the expense of biblical truths and principles.
🛡️ A Call to Uphold Biblical Truth
As believers, we must:
- Discern: Evaluate educational and governmental policies through the lens of Scripture.
- Advocate: Support initiatives that align with biblical teachings and promote true equality.
- Educate: Teach others about the importance of grounding societal values in God’s Word.
🎙️ Final Thoughts from Pastor Joshua Tapp
I’m Pastor Joshua Tapp, and this has been Days of Devils. Let’s remain vigilant, ensuring that our institutions reflect the values and truths found in Scripture.
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