Absolutes Allow Freedom… “In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit.” Judges 21:25
The threat of stealing moves from your home to corporate America; where in some cases, billions of dollars have been bilked, to justify a short-term allusion of success to investors. Immoral and unspiritual individuals become deceptive and dishonest if allowed to do “what is right in their own eyes”. Without boundaries and absolutes, anything can go, and if anything can go your freedoms will deteriorate and eventually be destroyed.
The cultural battle that is rages in our country is over the soul of our society. If absolutes win then our children and grandchildren will see their cherished rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness extended. Therefore, will we bow to the false promise of freedom wrapped in the guise of no absolutes, or will we expose the lie and uphold God’s standards and His definition of absolutes? People flourish where freedom loudly rings!
Yes we lead out of love and compassion, however there are behavioral boundaries to be guarded with vigilance. When the sanctity of life and the sanctity of marriage are under attack we cannot sit passively by and just pray. As followers of Jesus Christ we have a mandate to defend these bedrocks of civilization. Yes we are busy, and yes we have our own problems to deal with, but “you ain’t seen nothing yet”, if good people do nothing.
Your freedoms will continue to deteriorate, like the “frog in the kettle”, unaware but slowing boiling himself to death. We should be the thermostats of society not the barometers; the influencers, rather than the ones being influenced. Consider how you might get involved in the PTA at your child’s school or the local government. Volunteer in church or ministries that need you skill set, gifts and passion. Model the fruit of the Spirit (patience, gentleness, self-control…), as you influence the culture for Christ.
Public policy is a reflection of private morality and spirituality. Absolutes abided by absolutely, guarantee your freedoms. So, by God’s grace continue to raise the bar of expectations and absolutes, so that “everyone is doing what is right in the Lord’s eyes”.
How can I best model and live out His absolutes in my life and in the life of my family? How would Christ have me engage in our cultural battle?
Related Readings: Genesis 4:7; Deuteronomy 6:18; Galatians 5:22; Hebrews 13:7-9
Transformational Living
What did I learn from the Lord in today’s Bible reading?
How will I respond?
