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5 Things to Remember During Pride Month

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Every June, Christians around the world are reminded that we live in a cultural moment that sees identity, love, and truth very differently than the way Scripture presents them. For Evangelical believers, Pride Month can be a time of tension—how do we stand for truth without compromising love? How do we respond with grace without abandoning conviction?

Here are five things to keep in mind as we engage with the world around us this month:

1. Speak the Truth

We live in a time where truth feels optional. But as followers of Christ, we believe that God has spoken clearly through His Word. That includes what He says about sexuality, identity, and the created order.

We don’t speak based on emotion or public opinion, but on Scripture. Romans 1 and 1 Corinthians 6 are not outdated texts—they’re part of God's living Word. Truth may be uncomfortable, but it is ultimately life-giving when spoken rightly.

2. Speak the Truth in Love

It’s possible to be right in content but wrong in tone. We are not called to win arguments—we’re called to be witnesses. Jesus came “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). That means we don't soften the truth, but we also don't use it as a weapon.

Ephesians 4:15 challenges us to “speak the truth in love,” which requires courage and compassion. Remember: people are not issues. They’re souls in need of grace—just like us.

3. Every Person is Created in God’s Image

Whether someone identifies as LGBTQ+ or not, every human being bears the image of God (Genesis 1:27). That image may be marred by sin—ours included—but it still calls for dignity and respect.

This doesn’t mean we affirm everything people believe or do. But it does mean we approach every conversation, online or in-person, with a posture of humility rather than hostility. Remember: Jesus dined with sinners, not because He condoned sin, but because He came to call them to life.

4. Don’t be Surprised by Rejection

Jesus told us this would happen. “If the world hates you, know that it hated me before it hated you” (John 15:18). When we take a biblical stand, we might be misunderstood, labeled as hateful, or dismissed as irrelevant. That’s not a sign to back down—it’s a reminder that faithfulness often looks like quiet perseverance.

We’re not called to be liked; we’re called to be light. And sometimes, light exposes darkness. Expect opposition—but respond with gentleness and reverence (1 Peter 3:15).

5. Pray More than you Post

We don’t change hearts with snappy posts or clever threads. We serve a God who does what no amount of arguing can do—He brings dead hearts to life. So instead of simply reacting to headlines, pray.

Pray for friends and family walking in confusion. Pray for leaders in the Church to have wisdom and boldness. Pray for yourself—to stay rooted in grace and truth. And pray for the LGBTQ+ community—not with condemnation, but with compassion.

Final thoughts

Pride Month isn’t just a cultural event—it’s a moment of discipleship. It reveals what we believe, how we respond, and who we’re becoming. This is not the time to retreat in fear or rage in anger. It’s a time to remember that we follow a Savior who was both firm and kind, holy and merciful.

We are not here to shout into the darkness, but to shine within it.

So stand firm. Love well. And point people to the only identity that can truly save: Christ in us, the hope of glory.