Restraint is in order for some cultural practices . Dancing is one example. But seriously, lewd dancing is certainly out of bounds. On the other hand, my daughter's ballet class hardly qualifies for censorship. The Bible does teach separation, so we should not be too timid to challenge new Christians to live differently .
Separation is an essential part of any well-rounded Christian ethic.
Yet, we must be careful not to condemn issues as sin, which are actually matters of personal preference. On the other hand, Christian liberty can be twisted into an excuse for provocative behavior under a blush of religion. Alan Branch is pastor of Turner Memorial Baptist Church in Garner, North Carolina. He has a Ph.D. in Christian Ethics. Used by permission.