It is true that some of the customs that define a civilization are given up by believers. Yet, that was not the intended outcome. For instance, the Udek tribe in Chali, Sudan, abandoned the custom of burying a live baby with its mother if she passed away during childbirth when they converted to Christianity. These recent converts to Christianity had no intention of upending their society. However, representatives of the UN have openly acknowledged the distinction between the Udek Christians and their non-Christian neighbours.
The gospel was being practised throughout Ephesus society, as the apostle Paul witnessed. Sorcerers destroyed their occult books, which were worth 50,000 days' pay, when they embraced Christ (Acts 19:19).
Additionally, the silversmiths who created Diana shrines nearly went out of business (vv. 23–27).
Our culture does not need to be changed by us. That can only be accomplished by the gospel and the power of God!
The gospel causes an internal transformation that frees one from the grip of sin. Christ sets us free from the punishment and dominion of our sin, and He transforms society as individual hearts are transformed.
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