Facing Truth!

What a different world we would live in if everyone lived by the same RULES. We know this is important in the game of football and other sports, otherwise the game would be utter chaos. Should this not be even more important when it comes to life? What a difference it would make if everyone accepted the PRINCIPLES contained in the Bible! What harmony, peace, mutual benefit, etc., would be experienced! However, because everyone does not hold the same values or live by the same PRINCIPLES it is no wonder individuals constantly find themselves on a collision course with others.

Someone has stated, “Many do not want the Bible to be true, because its teachings condemn their practices.” [source: sentence sermons] Quite often God’s Word is not rejected because of a lack of seeing it is good and right, but because of an unwillingness to admit one’s own actions are wrong and thus in need of a change. Such is an attitude Jesus acknowledged when He walked the face of this earth.

Jesus said…
“(19) And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people LOVED THE DARKNESS RATHER THAN THE LIGHT because their deeds were evil. (20) For EVERYONE WHO DOES WICKED THINGS HATES THE LIGHT AND DOES NOT COME TO THE LIGHT, LEST HIS DEEDS SHOULD BE EXPOSED.” ( John 3:19-20 ESV)

When we read the Scriptures and are willing to acknowledge them as truth we must recognize we are facing some absolutes. Do we face the truth or turn away from it?

Jesus went on to state…
“(21) But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his deeds have been carried out in God.” ( John 3:21 ESV)

May we keep our face toward the truth as we continue to turn away from that which is contrary to the Sovereign Will of God. Living in the Light of the Son we will be able to see how good and right His enduring PRINCIPLES are. And in the end it is His call as life’s referee that counts.

Have a great day WINNING AT LIFE BY GOD’S RULES!
Carl

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