THE BEHAVIOR OF FAITH: March 2013

Welcome.

Welcome........When it comes to explaining what I believe on any subject, I am constrained to point inquirers to the Bible. Whether the subject is the church, the Bible, God, Jesus Christ, salvation, morality, or any other subject, we must let the written word of God speak for itself. There is no other statement of doctrine or creed in which I have confidence. The only way we can know truth in the realm of religious matters is by believing and understanding the Bible. No church traditions or authorities can be trusted to deliver truth. The Bible is the only objective, reliable source of truth in Christianity.

Friday, March 1, 2013

The Freedom of Choices

I’m almost positive that everyone above the age of 15 knows what a 4-way stop intersection is. 4-way stops illustrate freedom and responsibility working together. When drivers understand the point of a 4-way stop, that intersection can move a lot of traffic quickly and smoothly. But when drivers do not understand the point of 4-way stops, the same intersection becomes a disaster waiting to happen. You see, at a 4-way stop, you are free to drive any way you choose to drive. You are free to be totally selfish and inconsiderate. You are free to ignore the law. You are free to cause accidents. You are free to wreck your own car. You are also free to stop and wait your turn.

If you use your freedom irresponsibly, a 4-way stop quickly becomes a nerve-racking, disaster area. 4-way stops will not work when drivers use their freedom irresponsibly. If drivers at 4-way stops are irresponsible, they soon create gridlock, and no one goes anywhere.

However, if all four lanes of drivers at the intersection choose to use their freedom responsibly, it is amazing how smoothly and quickly lots of traffic flows through the intersection. You see how we choose to use the freedom of choice that God has given us, is our choice. But what shows that we are the people of God, is our behavior. How we live and conduct our lives. Do we honor God with our choices or do we weigh down His heart with disobedience that leads to evil living.