John 15:20 “A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you also.”

“I get an email request for a wedding jumpsuit for a same-sex wedding. I was faced with a decision.”

This is the story of Dominique Galbraith, a successful business owner of a wedding garment website who in 2019 was confronted with what many Christians will soon face: are they willing to stand on their identity in Jesus Christ when America’s anti-Christian culture persecutes them for their faith?

In Allie Beth Stuckey’s episode 1001, Dominique explained her decision: “It’s part of the Christian faith that marriage is between a man and a woman. This is the way of Jesus Christ. This is the Word of God.

So, do I just do business as usual, and turn a blind eye to what is right? I knew that I couldn’t because I knew what it was for. At that point in my business, I was hands-on with every garment being made. That means I would knowingly be creating a garment for what is against God. Jesus says, ‘Count the cost.’

In saying ‘No,’ that comes with backlash. I’m in New York, where the LGBTQ is powerful. I will face rejection and possibly lose my business because customers could think I am discriminating.”

Harrison Butker’s May 11th speech included differentiating between gay pride and Godly pride: “I am not talking about the deadly sin of pride that has an entire month dedicated to it, but God-centered pride that is cooperating with the Holy Ghost to glorify Him.” Galbraith, like Butker, stands for Jesus. She continues:

“Years up to this point, I was focused on persecution in my personal study time, where believers are to expect it. God was preparing me for it. Knowing we are called to this, I responded to the email request.

‘Hi Tiffany. I would not be able to make this piece for a same-sex wedding. It goes against my faith in Christ. I believe Jesus died for our sins so that we would live for Him according to His holy word. I know you both love each other, and that this feels right. But I encourage you both to reconsider and see what the Lord has to say and the wonderful things He has in store for you both if you trust and obey Him. God bless and be with you both. I am available to talk and share more about Jesus if you like. Feel free to call me.’”

Dominique said the law firm they hired was most upset over her sharing the gospel – for speaking the truth.

They posted Dominique’s response on Facebook, stating “They only thing I wanted was a beautiful dress for my big day, and I encountered discrimination from a woman of color.” Dominique’s response?

“Because I’m a black woman, I need to align with the LGBTQ? I am insulted because they think racism in America and what the LGBTQ have experienced in America are the same. They are not. My identity is as a black woman, but homosexuality is not an identity. It is a behavior.

It’s not a sin to be black. It is a sin to be gay according to God’s Word. What Black Americans have faced in this country is not ever to be compared to what the LGBTQ think they have faced. When I as a black Christian woman stand up and say this is wrong in the sight of God, that is not hate. That is actually love.”

Dominque exposes the trick LGBTQ is pulling on black America, that their struggles are the same. But she explains it was faith in Jesus Christ that led to black America’s tremendous success – including her own:

“What the LGBTQ have been doing is piggy backing off the struggle of black Americans to advance their agenda. This is very near and dear to my heart. I’m not OK with that. I’m a Christian – I’m Jesus first.

If being black means I must side with the LGBTQ, how did this even come about? The black America I know was rooted in Jesus Christ. It was belief and faith in Jesus Christ that got black Americans to where they are now. Think about Booker T. Washington – up from slavery. He didn’t pull himself up by his own power. That was through faith in Jesus Christ. How did black Americans come out of slavery and buy land and start businesses? That’s the part of American history they don’t ever tell you.

I am insulted by their thinking I should align with the LGBTQ movement. Don’t come at me with that, because I will tell you: I am first and foremost a believer and follower of Jesus Christ. It’s Christ first.”

In this week’s verse, Jesus makes it easy for Christians to understand: if you identify with Him publicly, you will face persecution publicly. Dominique is a role model for all Christians: stand for what you believe.
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