Concerning the substantive issues, such as, life, truth or reality, there are only two sides: God's side and the other side. This puts the Nation of Islam (The Black Muslims) and the KKK (though there are shades of difference between them) on the same side, which is opposition to the rule of Christ.
In the subsidiary areas of life there are many different "brands," which are neither good nor evil, in themselves. However, the subsidiaries of life must be subject to the rule of Christ, or they too become aligned with the enemies of Christ.
Remember Two Things Here
* God is absolute and perfect and unchanging (such as, in His truth, holiness, justice).
* The world system ("this present age," worldliness) contradicts itself, but it always resists the rule of God.
The Bible Tells Us not to put our hands on any man quickly (give our approval on someone without sound reasoning). This is also true when in comes to the "brands," or parties, or movements of men. Those brands change with time and leadership and social pressures.
1 Timothy 5:20-22 (WEB)
(20) Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
(21) I command you in the sight of God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.
(22) Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other people’s sins. Keep yourself pure.
Let Your Yes Be Yes...
Most people do not realize that a pledge of allegiance or a vow of loyalty is a promise of unwavering obedience. Like it or not, there is not anything or anyone, to whom we should promise our absolute loyalty. (Concerning our relationship with any nation, we should obey its laws, contribute to its well being and be good citizens, but only as it is consistent with the word of God). I can commit myself to an issue or organization, as God wills. As a Christian, I can only give unreserved, unrestrained allegiance to God.
Matthew 5:33-37 (WEB)
(33) “Again you have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’
(34) but I tell you, don’t swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God;
(35) nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
(36) Neither shall you swear by your head, for you can’t make one hair white or black.
(37) But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.
James 5:12 (WEB)
(12) But above all things, my brothers, don’t swear— not by heaven, or by the earth, or by any other oath; but let your “yes” be “yes”, and your “no”, “no”; so that you don’t fall into hypocrisy.
This world is in a knotted mess because the devil has found so many different ways to entangle us. The tangle and the knot are getting bigger and tighter as time goes bye. God is the knot remover. We will either let Him untangle us, or He will eventually have to cut us out. Do not fight against God by getting entangled with anything contrary to the Lordship of Christ in your life.
