The Book- Part Two

If there is one reason Christians are not the lights shining in the darkness, it is precisely their lack of centeredness in the very word of God. “My opinion” reigns supreme. We have professing Christians who are both far right and far left. Mostly they seem to be vouching for their opinions over the word of God. We have become a class of people who frequently value our opinions over the word of God.

Yet the scripture tells us that ALL scripture is inspired and is profitable (2 Tim. 3:16) for doctrine and reproof, for correction and instruction in righteousness. It used to be (I lament!) the go-to place for Christians to find answers to the problems they are facing. No longer! It is the conscience that is the first go-to place

What sounds reasonable and compassionate is what dictates “Christianity” to many. Left behind is serious consultation with the Word of God. It has been too long since Edwards reminded us that we are “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”. People have become too proud over their ability to think, and their conclusions are often against the very principles that Christians purport to keep. A simple corrective would be to check the Bible and find out what God says.

He says that “all have sinned” and “come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). It is not difficult to figure out, and is one of the basic foundation verses of the Bible, yet today it is often ignored in favor of compassion. We face militant groups who proclaim to us their own righteousness, and ignore the Scripture. Often Christians fall into the trap of compassion, feeling (opinion) that that particular group is so hurting with all the hatred and hurtful dialogue. Yet, we would do well to remember that the Word of God is the same as always. Morals do not move. Sometimes our understanding of them moves—we do not pay attention as we ought—but the morals are absolute.

God is the same yesterday today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). What a mercy it is that we can know right and wrong! If we are going to be lights in the dark world God has called us to, we had better pay a lot more attention to what he is saying. Have you spent time reading the Word this day?