One After Party to Avoid
by Christopher Hendrix
It's not enough for an organization or curriculum to simply bear the label ‘Christian’. The true nature of that organization or curriculum is revealed through its actions. As Bible-believing Christians, we must exercise discernment, guided by the principles of Scripture, to determine whether a Christian organization is genuinely rooted in true Christianity. One crucial aspect to scrutinize on the organizational tree is the flow of money. Where does their funding originate? How is it utilized? Who will reap the benefits? Caution is key in our evaluation.
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The Bible Guides Us
These questions are rooted in Paul’s insightful strategy in managing the contributions to Jerusalem. 2 Corinthians 8:16–24 documents the biblical principles demonstrated by the Apostle in overseeing the inflow and outflow of funds. The money was contributed by other like-minded churches, and Paul urged the church at Corinth to participate. His intention was for the funds to aid the severely impoverished church in Jerusalem. The collection of funds involved multiple leaders who met the biblical qualifications and were esteemed among the churches for their integrity. These were not Paul’s acquaintances ready to do his bidding, but men of character and truth. They were individuals who would have rebuked Paul if he had sinned. They were men who loved the Lord and glorified Christ, as verse 23 affirms. The funds were received from churches that sought to glorify God, were entrusted to men of reputable character, and were spent on addressing immediate needs for the glory of Christ.
The Warning of the Zeitgeist
The spirit of the age proves 1 Timothy 6:10 true. This spirit has sought to infiltrate the church through wolves in sheep’s clothing. One such organization that has failed the biblical money test is the program known as the After Party. This program claims to give a Christian approach to politics. It claims to pave the way for Christians and encourages them to disengage in the ways many Christians have been engaging politically. It claims to be by Christians and for Christians. A true north star for us who are lost at the political sea.
However, does it pass the money test? Megan Basham’s article reveals that the funds for this do not come from God-glorifying sources but God-hating sources. Radical left-wing groups are the sugar daddies for this program. These supporters also fund Satanic groups like Planned Parenthood, gender equity and LGBTQ groups, and Black Lives Matter. This program fails the first test, where does the money come from?
How about what is spent on it? It is spent on convincing Christians to withdraw from engaging in politics with a biblical framework. While it calls for a withdrawal of sorts, the authors drop hints of leftist bias, such as giving support of racial (CRT) activities, rejecting a conservative Christian approach to voting, and not being a one-issue voter (abortion must be the make-it or break it an issue for Christians. Innocent lives hang in the balance). It fails the second test and is not spent on glorifying the Lord in culture but removing our Christian influence.
Well, maybe it passes the final test? Not even close. Those who benefit financially from this are primarily three men, who each have shown themselves to be false teachers. David French is a writer for the New York Times, a very liberal news source. He voted for Kamala Harris and pumps out numerous anti-gospel pieces. Curtis Chang, a professor at Duke University, attempted to convince Christians to stop questioning the scientists over the COVID-19 vaccine and take the jab to save the world. That would be the same vaccine that has caused many health issues now. Russell Moore is the Southern Baptist turned liberal when he gained some cred with leftists and abused his position for his own personal gain. He now is the editor of Christianity Today, which may have received funding from USAID, though they dispute that revelation. These are not biblically qualified leaders. These men love money and sold their souls for prestige and recognition in this life.
The After Party is nothing more than a destructive after-clap in the church. It distracts us from applying the Scriptures to our society and attempts to rob us of our Gospel influence in our nation. The money flow points to millions of dollars going towards this. It receives the approval of the world but not the approval of Christ. Be warned: the After Party is not a North Star but an asteroid descending to destroy local churches.