The Woke-Right crowd commits idolatry as they do the bidding of those aligned with the Left. Unlike the vague slanderous charge of political idolatry to those on their right, those in the Biblicist category can clearly define the idolatrous participation of those to their Left. The secular ideology of Social Justice can and has been clearly defined by Christian leaders fulfilling their responsibility of, “rebuking those who contradict sound doctrine” (Titus 1:9). Only one group is truly following the Lord on these important matters, while the other two are doing the Evil One’s bidding, all while slandering those obeying the Lord Jesus Christ.

There seem to be essentially three categories of Christians in the American Evangelical church at the moment. This can be nuanced a bit, but generally speaking, Christians, and especially Christian leaders, fit into one of these categories.
The first is on the left fringes of evangelicalism. This is a category full of political activists for leftist causes while still professing to hold to the central tenets of the Christian faith. Second, there’s a group that I am going to call “Biblicists” (I do not mean this in the more recent, pejorative sense, but in a more classical, Protestant understanding). I’ll define this group as those who believe the Bible is not only inerrant but also sufficient for all of life. This includes church life, family life, and the public square. This group is fully opposed to Woke ideology because they understand that it’s a divisive, Satanic system, confusing the Gospel wherever it goes. They don’t see Woke ideology as having insights any more than Christians don’t see false religions like Mormonism and Islam as having insights.
Finally, there’s a group that some have identified as the “Woke-right. These are not social activists but are willing to give credence to those to their left because they believe there are valuable insights there, and because they place an immeasurably high value on “unity.”
I want to address the third group, the “Woke Right,” and specifically the vague charge they make to those on their right.
Who Are the “Woke Right?”
The Woke-Right believe that they are the “biblical ones,” and those to their right are practicing extra-biblical, pharisaical idolatry in their passion over politically conservative perspectives and issues. Those to their right often insist that public theology is black and white. In other words, to vote for a Democratic candidate is not a biblical option because the Democratic platform is diametrically opposed to biblical ethics in every way. But though one platform is not an option (while the other platform, while imperfect, can still be an option) the Woke-Right is most concerned with those who would dare to take a stronger stance on the matter.
I’ve personally heard many pastors in this category say, “I have concerns about the extremes of Social Justice, but I’m more concerned about political idolatry among the people too far to the right.” So, they take a middle-of-the-road position. The leadership in this category has little to no concern with those to their left. I say little to no concern because when they have addressed the issue of race, people on the left fringes are platformed, like Jarvis Williams, not someone strongly on the right, like Voddie Baucham. What they say concerning those on their right is that they are carriers of the great threat of “Christian Nationalism”, but when you ask them to define what they mean by Christian Nationalism they are typically unable to do so. The best they can do is call it, “political idolatry..
In other words, those on the right care too much about forcing their conservative political views on to others, while rejecting what they see as legitimate concerns by those to their left.
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Churches that have a true shepherd will be set up well to grow. They will see that their pastor has a hunger for the Scriptures, and this will encourage his congregants to have a hunger for the Scriptures as well. They will see a pastor who truly loves people, and this will encourage them to also love the people in their lives. Pastors need to be those who people want to follow as they follow Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1). Pastors should aim to live an inspiring life that inspires others to be soldiers of the cross.

A successful pastor, like a farmer, is a jack of all trades. He needs to be knowledgeable in the Bible and theology. He needs to have public speaking skills. He needs to have the ability to counsel. He needs to have administrative skills. He needs to be a man of prayer. He needs to have leadership skills. Lastly, he needs to work well with people.
Here is a concern I have.
I am concerned that seminaries are producing theologians who are hired by churches, and once they arrive there is a profound disconnect between the pastor and the ordinary Christian in the pew. This disconnect is not something unique in young pastors alone, but some stay in this place their entire ministries, thinking this is what pastoral ministry is. This is not a new problem, but it might be more prevalent now than ever given the lust for knowledge to elevate one’s status in the broader evangelical movement, thinking that academic proficiency above all else is a measure of spiritual maturity.
The Greatest Model Of A Shepherd
Obviously, it’s not a bad thing to undergo rigorous academic training – good shepherds should also be sharp thinkers, able to effectively preach, teach, and defend the truth from false teaching (Titus 1:9). But in most seminaries, there is far less emphasis on what it means to be a true biblical shepherd and more on the latest theological novelty.
The greatest model of a shepherd is Jesus Christ. He described what every shepherd should strive to be in John 10. There Jesus says,
He who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers. (John 10:2-5)
Jesus says later on in the chapter,
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27).
What is clear is that Jesus, the chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:4), knows the sheep. They are drawn to his voice. There is an intimate relationship between the chief shepherd and the sheep. All undershepherds are to follow this example. The people feel safe with the shepherd who knows his people. They are wary of strangers but trust the true shepherd to lead them in the example of the chief shepherd (Psalm 23:1-4).
Access To The Shepherd
This raises the question. How many shepherds in the American church know their people well?
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When we consider the love of God, we must first understand who God is and who we are. God is holy, and in establishing His covenant with the people of Israel, He communicated His character and expectations. God stated, “You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy” (Leviticus 19:2). However, humanity falls short of this holiness. Scripture affirms, “None is righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10), and “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). God, being just and upright, has the authority to condemn the guilty and send them to hell. He will “render to each one according to his works” (Romans 2:6).

The Tragic Shipwreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald
Over the last several hundred years there have been about six thousand shipwrecks on the Great Lakes, but one wreck stands out among the rest—the Edmund Fitzgerald. On November 10, 1975, this ship sank on the eastern part of Lake Superior during one of the largest storms ever recorded on North America’s largest lake. All twenty-nine crew members, including Captain Ernest McSorley, tragically lost their lives. With winds howling at one hundred mph and thirty-foot waves crashing against the ship, the sheer power of nature was on full display. The exact cause of the ship’s sinking remains unknown, but its eerie remains rest five hundred feet below the surface approximately twenty miles north of Whitefish Point.
Remembering the Tragedy Through Song
The Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck holds a special place in people’s memory, in part because of Canadian singer and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. Lightfoot read about the tragedy in the newspaper and was deeply moved. He composed a song that vividly describes the events of that fateful night. His lyrics raise a profound question: “Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?” Lightfoot’s question resonates with the common inquiry that arises in times of tragedy: Where was God during the storm? How could a ship full of men, with so much life ahead of them, meet such a fate? Similar questions have been asked by others, like NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who have raised doubts about the love of God in the face of suffering and eternal damnation.
Understanding God’s Character and Humanity’s Condition
To answer these weighty questions correctly, it is crucial to start with the right foundation. When we consider the love of God, we must first understand who God is and who we are. God is holy, and in establishing His covenant with the people of Israel, He communicated His character and expectations. God stated, “You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy” (Leviticus 19:2). However, humanity falls short of this holiness.
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