Isaiah 30:9 This is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the Lord: 10 Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits: 11 Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us.
Watering down the truth carries the heftiest price and the stiffest penalties, when done to appease the clamors of the popular majority. While it is true, that when dealing with any sensitive issue great care must be taken, the servants of God must at the same time be very careful not to dilute His word, for fear of backlash, or economic boycott and persecution, as is so often the case whenever a person or individuals may stand up for right.
Issues pertaining to gender identity is one of those hot button issues that almost always breeds anger, and animosity when it is being discussed by persons with opposing views. There is no need to be riled up or get all out of whack because of differing opinions on the matter, for personal opinions do not trump a single sacred truth.
Thus, any disagreement on such matters should be taken to God in prayer, whilst at the same time we are careful to observe the principle of free choice as is stated in our first passage. As Joshua then viewed and observed the tendency of the Hebrews to go after false gods, The Spirit of God moved upon him to pen the words, protecting a person’s right to choose.
Joshua 24:14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve you the Lord. 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!