The month of June has been designated by much of the world as Pride Month, a time that celebrates a lifestyle and worldview in direct contradiction to the tenets of Scripture. The Bible consistently defines marriage and sexuality within the context of a covenantal relationship between one man and one woman (Gen. 2:22–24; Matt. 19:4–6). Pride Month, on the other hand, promotes and affirms sexual identities and behaviors that are clearly contrary to God’s design. It supports sin, calling good evil and evil good—an open rebellion against God’s authority (Isaiah 5:20).
Furthermore, the ideology celebrated during Pride Month elevates self-definition and personal autonomy above submission to God’s will. This stands in direct opposition to the biblical call to deny ourselves and follow Christ (Luke 9:23). Our identity as Christians should be rooted in Christ—not in our desires, emotions, or sexuality (Gal. 2:20; Col. 3:3). Pride, from the beginning, was the original sin—causing Lucifer’s fall from heaven and, ultimately, humanity’s fall in the Garden. This celebration is part of a broader pattern of placing self above God’s Word and design. Pride Month, by its very nature, exalts self-identity and demands cultural affirmation, encouraging a worldview with the self at the center rather than God. It not only celebrates a distorted view of sexuality but also promotes a prideful rejection of biblical truth—something Scripture repeatedly warns against (Proverbs 1:32-33).
Moreover, the cultural movement associated with Pride Month often seeks to silence dissent, redefine moral boundaries, and pressure individuals and institutions to conform. Those who speak against it are frequently labeled as intolerant, unloving, bigoted, or hateful. Christians who hold to biblical convictions are marginalized and pressured to compromise. But as followers of Christ, we are called to stand for truth, even when it is unpopular. To remain silent in the face of sin is, in effect, to condone it. While we are commanded to love those living in sin, we cannot compromise the truth of Scripture. Christ calls us to love the sinner without affirming the sin.
As I was praying and reflecting on what to write for this week’s Pastor’s Paragraph, I was struck by the stark contrast between the humility of the “widow indeed” and the self-assertiveness celebrated during Pride Month. In 1 Timothy 5:9–16, we see a beautiful picture of Christian love in the widow’s care for children, hospitality to strangers, and service to fellow believers. Her life reflects humility and selflessness—qualities that are worthy of emulation. It is a timely reminder that pride is a sin—not something to be celebrated or exalted. Christ, not self, should be lifted up.
~Pastor Wes