The requirements of morality and holiness are not temporary or fleeting because they reflect the nature of our Holy God, who is eternal. They don't shift with the wishes of culture or the trends proposed by the so-called enlightened. God's truth is true across cultures, times, and wishes. We do not adapt God's will to our times, but we redeem our times by adapting our wills to his truth.
My Prayer...
Righteous God Almighty, may my life reflect your righteous character, gracious compassion, and faithful love and justice. You, your nature, and your values are forever, and I want to invest my life in what endures and is eternal. Please give me wisdom to see through the fleeting temptations of today, the fads of culture, and the degradations of morality, as I seek to do what honors you. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
"[Jesus continued,] "In a little while you won't see me anymore. But a little while after that, you will see me again."
Some of the disciples asked..."
"You got me when I was an unformed youth, God, and taught me everything I know. Now I'm telling the world your wonders; I'll keep at it until I'm old....."
"The thought of David's heart at this time was a false thought, because he certainly had no ground for thinking that God's anointing him by Samuel was...."
Bible: Browse OT/NT Books
Comments
Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment