Is TRUTH perished from your life?

Without proper support any structure will fail when a load is placed upon it greater than it can handle. This support is TRUTH.

In the late 1800's William James, 'the father of modern psychology' wrote of the notion that 'Truth was relative to time, place, and purpose." This philosophy makes provision for what once was truth to be changed according to circumstances, and situations.

Alcoholism is being considered a disease instead of a conscience choice. Pedophilia is being studied to see if a disturbance in the brain causes this desire, if so, then that will become a disease instead of a sin. Abortion has been a news worthy item for years as a choice.

What a world we would live in if we had an excuse for everything we did. All the sins were relative to time, place, and purpose. It is ok to steal food because I was wanting to feed my family. The good outways the bad syndrome. Very dangerous attitude. Do we truly rely on God anymore for our DAILY BREAD? Go to my blog about FAITH and check it out.

Read Deuteronomy 4:7-9 (the entire chapter is worthy of reading) God says in part ".....what nation that hath statutes and judgements so righteous as all this law....". He goes on and tells the people to teach them to their sons and their sons' sons. Truth does not change. And TRUTH must be protected by memory, and passing it along.

Years later in Jeremiah 7:28 we see that the nation does not obey the voice of God; nor receiveth correction; is cut off from their mouth (stopped passing it down); AND 'truth is perished'. Scary. Read chapter 8:7-12 (sound like AMerica?) Check out the next few chapters to see how God handled this.

Oh, Larry, this is the Old Testament and this is the history of Israel. Yep, you are correct. BUT, is there not a lesson to be learned for today? Is obeying God now different from obeying God then? I think not. He is longsuffering, but his judgements are still true.

Jesus said in John 14:6 "I am the truth." And in Hebrews 13:8 we read, "Jesus Christ, the SAME yesterday, and to day, and for ever." Verse 9 tells us that 'it is a good thing that the heart be ESTABLISHED'.

Is your heart established today?

Things may look good today, and promising for tomorrow, but if you don't have established truth in your life it could all disappear. These two snow people I made a few years ago are gone. After I created them they were happy for a season. But they were subject and bound by the laws of 'thawing and melting'.
Today I am going to search my heart and be sure I am on the path that will help me NOT to melt when trouble comes. I want the truth in my heart.
"I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me."
Psalm 119:19

"Thy Word is very pure; therefore thy servant loveth it." Ps. 119:140

"FOREVER, O Lord, thy Word is settled in heaven." Ps. 119:89

Have a great day! and please feel free to post a comment.

"We are not a Christian nation"

President Obama at the G-20 meeting today speaking with Turkey leader said, "We don't consider ourselves a christian nation or a muslim nation, but a nation of citizens bound by a set of values." Well, that's news to me. (I see it coming though) In his book "The Audacity of Hope" (Constitution chapter) he speaks about the constitution as something behind the times, a guide, that "must be read in context of an ever-changing world." After reading the chapter twice I am led to believe that some of his notions are correct, but without some absolute to rely on the Constitution will always be left for mulitiple translations and changing if it hinders our progress as a nation. This is clearly the teachings of William James who brought the philosopy of "Truth was relative to time, place, and purpose". If this be true then there is no truth other than what is believed today. Our nation is in for some big changes, and I don't think they will all be good ones.
God doesn't have a backup plan in his purpose. What He says stands the test of time. Psalm 119:89. Thank God.

PORN? Sure, why not!

Well, I never understood the saying 'going to hell in a hand basket', or why it was even suggested. BUT, maybe it was because of stuff like this. http://wjz.com/local/movie.sex.education.2.974390.html
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/education/college/bal-te.md.porn03apr03,0,5333968.story
I am sure you have heard by now that a $10 million porn movie was supposed to be shown to college students followed by a presentation from planned parenthood. Hmmm, it doesn't surprise me that this would eventually make an attempt to our schools. The new 'sex education'. Yeah, free love, sex without love. That's what we need to teach. You may ask, 'haven't you ever seen porn or had sex without love? YES, too many times. I wish I had some of my life back. What next? Classes on how to properly inhale a bong for the ultimate buzz?
Look, if there is no absolute moral standard in our world then this is absolutely fine. But to me and probably millions of other Bible believers this kind of activity is garbage. I have most recently vowed to not have sex again until I get married. I have asked God to forgive me and help me with this.
At 46, healthy, 'good looking' :), active, and presently without a girlfriend, you may ask 'why?' Two reasons. One, because I believe it is unpleasing to my God to seek pleasure outside his blessing. Two, why should I expect anything less of myself than I do from my son whom at 14 will surely be undergoing the same temptations, urges, and consideration that I am sure I will be up against soon. I want to be able to be an encouraging voice by way of example.
I challenge YOU, if you are an unmarried, Bible believing, example wannabe, then make this pledge for a better relationship with Jesus.