Absolutes? (Communities - Education)
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Absolutes? | |
Everywhere today you hear the message, “There are no absolutes.” “Think what you want; say what you want; do what you want.” The philosophy of the multitudes seems to be that the only absolute is one’s own personal values, which means, “Do as you please.” Society’s rules, offering a degree of protection and stability, are the only thing hindering some people from doing whatever seems desirable or good to themselves. It was the same, at times, in the days of the Bible. This is a KJV Bible study guide. Judges 17:6 In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes. The result is a serious inability to know right from wrong; 180 degrees out of kilter, or backwards. Isaiah 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! So, in a world where it seems that the only thing that counts is one's personal values, (subjective moral reasoning), and how one feels about an issue, does the Bible speak about absolutes? Yes it does, see below. Psalm 111:7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. Psalm 111:8 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. Does God ever change? Malachi 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. Is there such a thing as truth? John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. God’s Word does not change. Psalm 93:5 Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever. Many choose to think that in time maybe God’s Word can change. Wrong! Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. When the Day of Judgment comes, God's absolute, unchangeable law will be used to judge everyone. He is not a respecter of persons, He uses the same rules to judge us all; He doesn’t discriminate. Acts 10:34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God. God will hold everyone accountable because of the absolutes He has given in His law. Romans 2:6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds: 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. I have attempted to connect some of the dots and gain a clearer picture; I truly hope this helps. I see the need for God’s absolutes each and everyday, abortion comes to mind. Many of us humans choose to be on thin ice when God’s absolutes are rejected for ones own personal values (subjective moral reasoning). As always, continue to study and contemplate God’s Word; keep it in your heart. Food for thought: Though non-Christians have offered various relativistic definitions of moral “right,” all fall short of an adequate basis for making ethical decisions. Christians define “right” in terms of what God wills. What God wills is rooted in His moral nature. And since His moral nature does not change, it follows that moral obligations flowing from His nature are absolute (they are binding everywhere on everyone). When two or more absolutes come into conflict, the Christian is responsible for obeying the greater commandment. The Christian is not held guilty for not following the lesser of two (or more) conflicting commandments. “Right is right even when everyone is against it; wrong is wrong even when everyone is for it”. (William Penn) | |
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