Description
On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University. His death shocked America and left Christians grappling with how to respond in a burning world. Should we become crowd pleasers filled with vengeance, or true cross bearers who follow Christ’s command to bless those who persecute us?
In this message from Judges 6:25–30, we explore:
1. Gideon’s bold stand against idolatry
2. The traits of idol worshipers in both ancient times and modern culture
3. How political figures like Charlie Kirk can become idols in our hearts
4. Why Romans 12 commands us to overcome evil with good, not vengeance
5. The scandal of grace—even the assassin can be forgiven through Christ
This is a message of warning, conviction, and hope, calling believers to smash their idols and exalt Christ above all.
Link to article: https://robertwimer.com/charlie-kirk-assassination-idolatry-politics-and-the-christian-response-cross-bearers-or-crowd-pleasers/
Timestamps:
-Introduction: 00:00
-Scripture reading (Judges 6:25-30): 00:20
-Prayer: 02:02
-Who was Charlie Kirk: 02:35
-The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination: 04:50
-The anger and sadness are understandable, but…: 07:44
-The BIG question: 08:50
-Understanding idolatry through Scripture: 10:09
-What is an altar? How did they use it? What was its significance?: 11:04
-What were the “groves” found throughout the Old Testament?: 13:09
-The character traits of idol worshipers: 14:30
-Idolatry and anger/fury in the left and right (Christians): 21:10
-The Christian response to idolatry and a burning world: 24:11
-I hope Tyler Robinson finds Jesus: 30:52
-Christ, the answer to a lost and dying world: 33:05
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