Without glasses, the biggest “E” is the only thing I recognize on an eye chart. I could name other letters, but I’d be guessing.
I need corrective lenses to see clearly.
The world’s view of morality is also blurry – like me looking at that eye chart (1 John 2:16), and the Bible is our corrective lens (Psalm 119:105).
It's important to realize that Scripture never changes to accommodate the blurring views of culture. It corrects them (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
For example, in the last fifty years, our culture has approved premarital sex, pornography, homosexuality, and transgenderism. Our culture overestimates money and self-esteem and underestimates honesty and self-denial.
But God is unchanging and His Word is unchanging (Hebrews 13:8; Isaiah 40:8). As our loving Creator, He wants what is best for us. And He alone knows what damages our souls.
So whenever moral issues begin to blur, let's make sure we're wearing the unchanging “corrective lens” of Scripture.
----------------------
For more about God's unchanging view of sexual morality, see these 1-minute devotions: God's View of Sex.
For more about God's unchanging view of money and materialism, see these 1-minute devotions: Money & Possessions.
For more about God's unchanging view of self-denial and humility, see these 1-minute devotions: Biblical Self-Esteem.
-------------------
Why not add some more of God's Word to your schedule by having a 1-minute devotion like this one delivered to your email each weekday. Sign up for a free subscription to Bible Love Notes and get a free e-booklet that will help you add joy and depth to your Quiet Time. Find out more HERE.
Bible Love Notes
No comments:
Post a Comment