Confront the uncomfortable necessity of calling sin by its right name. This sermon, the third in the “Greatest Want of the World” series, uses the story of Aaron and the Golden Calf in Exodus 32 to illustrate the disastrous consequences of “pliant” leadership that bows to popular pressure. Contrast Aaron’s failure with the unwavering stance of Charles Spurgeon, who faced censure and isolation for standing against theological compromise. Understand that true Christian character requires the courage to speak truth, even when it leads to a “dividing line” and comes at a personal cost, ultimately pointing to Jesus, who died to solve the problem of sin He was unafraid to name.

