In my devotional today the subject was being faithful to the Scriptures. Starting with the first lie of Satan to Eve that God didn't really mean what He said, the writer made the point that Satan is still peddling the same line.
"If you're sincere, it doesn't matter what you believe."
"We must not offend anyone."
"There is truth in the Bible, but not all the Bible is true."
"Jesus was a great philosopher like Mohammed and many things He said are relevant like feeding the hungry, rescuing those living in poverty and not judging."
According to Paul, "All scripture is God-breathed," (2 Tim. 3:16) and Isaiah says "If they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them" (Isa. 8:20.)
There are certain truths in this world, such as the number of pounds in a ton, the number inches in a foot, 2 + 2 = 4. These have always meant the same thing and people don't make their own interpretations. They are as relevant today as they always were. They have not changed with the times.
In the same way, the Word of God is as relevant today as throughout the history of all time. They are not to be shaped to fit our own beliefs just to rationalize our behaviors. They do not change with the times, with political philosophy or Hollywood. And scriptures are not to be picked and chosen out of context. I have heard more often than I care to count people say, "The Bible says not to judge and Christians are so judgmental." I heard Charles Barkley say this on CNN, although he identified all conservatives as judgmental Christians.
Does God mean what He says? Has He always meant what He says? And do I live like I believe it? Am I unfaithful to the Scriptures. I'm afraid I am in so many ways. But I know God can change me and give me a passionate desire to be faithful to what He says.
5 comments:
Karen, I just wanted to let you know that I have enjoyed reading your blog very much. I have marked it as a favorite and will continue to read it, even though you don't seem to like one of my heroes former Senator Bill Frist.
Paradise, Thank you for reading my blog and adding it to your favorites. Re Frist, I really wish he had run for re-election. We need him. (By the way, do you know me or my daughter??)
Karen, I don't think I know either you or your daughter. What state are you from? I'm from Florida. I think Bill Frist is going to run for Governor of Tennessee.
Paradise, however did you come across my blog? I thought only my daughter and daughter-in-law read it! I live in Arizona; used to live in Tennessee, but long before Bill Frist's political career.
Karen, one of the things that a small group of Frist supporters do is periodically check the different blogs for articles about Senator Frist. That's how I found your blog. As I said, I was very impressed with the contents of your blog. If you have a chance check out Senator Frist's blog www.volpac.org. I think you will find a lot of good things there. I am one of the leaders among the volunteers on his blog. I have already made his staff aware of your blog.
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