The Right Standard

Let’s face it. No matter what we do, we aren’t going to please everyone. There will always be differing opinions and alternate points of view. Election time is a perfect example of this. The person you feel is the best qualified can be the worst choice for someone else.

The problem is we can’t all be right, especially in moralistic views of life. That is why there must be a standard to follow; something concrete that will not sway with an ever changing society. For all people, whether we like it or not, that standard is God’s Word. He will hold us accountable for the message within the Bible that declares that the only way to Heaven is through His Son, Jesus.

Some call this narrow minded. Yes, it is, but it is not human standards that declare it; it is God who says it. You want to argue about it, talk to Him. His Word states in Jeremiah 29:13, “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” If you truly want to complain or grumble, take it to God and speak to Him openly and honestly. He will make Himself real to you.

But why, you may ask, do we need to follow God’s standards? Why can’t we do whatever we want? Because life was never meant to revolve around us; it was to revolve around God. He is Lord, He is King, and He is Holy. His standards show His great love for us because when we follow His ways, we benefit. He gives us hope, He gives us life, and He gives us eternity when we trust in Jesus.

We have choices in this world to choose whatever principles we feel is best for us. But only one standard, God’s standard, gives us true hope for tomorrow.