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(by John Coody)
[Edited]
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
Society has been immersed in some very dangerous extremes since the 16th Century
Renaissance, a period where man determined that our human reason was enough.
Humanism is a life view that people, at their most basic natural levels, are good and can
establish their own moral values and determine their own destiny apart from God or
anyone else. The humanist view says that man is responsible only to leave the world
a little better. Truth is counted as relative. Humanistic thought has influenced medical,
environmental and political breakthroughs. It has also birthed many societal ills such as
abortion, euthanasia and the sexual revolution. The extreme humanist never realizes
that there is no purpose or meaning in life apart from God or truth. They feel
that they are absolutely sure, that there are no absolutes.
The most horrifying factor in all of this is that our churches have been infiltrated with this
type of thought. Grace is a wonderful gift of God. No man could be saved without it. However,
the "I can do what I want, God will forgive me attitude" is just not Biblical. Paul warns in
Galatians 5:13, "For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an
opportunity to serve the flesh, but through love serve one another." We often take His grace
for granted, and decide that our way, is better than His. Then, if our way doesn't work,
we might turn to God.
We correct the problem by true repentance. This means change in our attitudes, ethics,
actions, etc. II Chron. 2:17 says, "If my people who are called by my name will humble
themselves and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear
from Heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." Brothers and sisters, are we in
need of some healing this week? Let's stop just seeking God on Sunday morning, and
truly repent and seek Him every day. There is a God. That's a fact. He is a God of mercy,
grace and love. But let's not forget that He is also a God of justice and righteousness.
[Edited]
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
Society has been immersed in some very dangerous extremes since the 16th Century
Renaissance, a period where man determined that our human reason was enough.
Humanism is a life view that people, at their most basic natural levels, are good and can
establish their own moral values and determine their own destiny apart from God or
anyone else. The humanist view says that man is responsible only to leave the world
a little better. Truth is counted as relative. Humanistic thought has influenced medical,
environmental and political breakthroughs. It has also birthed many societal ills such as
abortion, euthanasia and the sexual revolution. The extreme humanist never realizes
that there is no purpose or meaning in life apart from God or truth. They feel
that they are absolutely sure, that there are no absolutes.
The most horrifying factor in all of this is that our churches have been infiltrated with this
type of thought. Grace is a wonderful gift of God. No man could be saved without it. However,
the "I can do what I want, God will forgive me attitude" is just not Biblical. Paul warns in
Galatians 5:13, "For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an
opportunity to serve the flesh, but through love serve one another." We often take His grace
for granted, and decide that our way, is better than His. Then, if our way doesn't work,
we might turn to God.
We correct the problem by true repentance. This means change in our attitudes, ethics,
actions, etc. II Chron. 2:17 says, "If my people who are called by my name will humble
themselves and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear
from Heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." Brothers and sisters, are we in
need of some healing this week? Let's stop just seeking God on Sunday morning, and
truly repent and seek Him every day. There is a God. That's a fact. He is a God of mercy,
grace and love. But let's not forget that He is also a God of justice and righteousness.
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