Just A Thought

G.K. Chesterton, the celebrated Catholic theologian of the early 20^th century, predicted the chaotic moral climate of our present, politically-correct world. In his masterpiece entitled Orthodoxy, he said, “We are on the road to producing a race of men too mentally modest to believe in the multiplication table. We are in danger of seeing philosophers who doubt the law of gravity as being a mere fancy of their own.” In short, Chesterton argues that, philosophically, those who have talked themselves into believing that they are no longer bound to absolute morals and values not only have nothing to believe in, but they have nothing to oppose -- since truth and absolutes do not exist in their made-up world.

Natural laws such as the boiling point of water, the inevitability of the seasons, and the laws of sowing and reaping have been proven since the beginning of time. They have become saviors to those who embrace them and executioners to those who choose to ignore them. No amount of argument or human revolution will change these laws! Embracing them frees us to enjoy their benefits and avoid their unbending consequences.

Spiritual laws, such as The Ten Commandments, give dignity and civility to those who embrace them. Such laws prevent men and women from behaving like mere animals, wandering naked in the town square, engaging in indiscriminate acts, and abusing one another. Those who obey God’s spiritual laws live a better life here and an even better life hereafter. Those who choose to live by God’s absolutes are free to enjoy their benefits and avoid their unbending consequences.

You may have noticed that people who genuinely live by God’s higher order of civilization reap great benefits:

· They celebrate the dignity of life and the sacredness of relationships.

· They take better care of their minds and their bodies.

· They find healthy ways to deal with anger and solve problems.

· The honor God more highly than popular culture or man-made religion.

· They have identified the boundaries of a road that leads to genuine freedom of the heart, mind and soul.

You may have also notice that those who choose to ignore God’s absolutes do so at their peril; it is a peril that manifests itself in dysfunctional relationships, addictions, poor health and emotional disorders. Unfortunately, spiritual laws can be explained away or ignored more easily than natural laws; this is because their ramifications are sometimes unseen, or delayed, or may not be fully exposed until this life is over.

Be wise. Beware of the concepts our politically-correct world culture is promoting. Don’t believe everything you hear. Don’t buy into the mob philosophies that are being marketed. Don’t assume that people are right because they are rich, famous, politically powerful or beautiful. Choose to live by the laws that can make you free -- both now and forever. For example, the next time someone encourages you to ignore the godly council of keeping sex within the bounds of marriage, picture them encouraging you to experience the rush that comes from jumping out of a plane without a parachute. It may be a popular choice, but it is not a productive choice, because it violates a God-ordained law for which there are consequences.

You’ll find freedom in believing:

· 2 x 2 = 4.

· Gravity=(Gm₁m₂)/d2.

· Every human being will all answer for their actions.

· Jesus loves you.

· Jesus forgives.

There is a road to abundant and everlasting life that it is clearly marked with time-proven guardrails; these moral guidelines are beautifully revealed in the best-seller of all times, the Bible. Read it. Obey it. Live free!