What Is Your Standard of Truth?
Wherever we go, or whatever we watch, whether TV, movies, the Internet or standing in line at the checkout in the grocery store, we see what the “world” views as “super stars” – people to emulate. It seems that every day there is some “star”, athlete, or even politician admitting or caught in uncompromising situation. These are the individuals that the world is trying to get our children as well as ourselves to emulate even worship.
Even in the Christian realm we must be careful not to put the Christian artist, authors, or even pastors in position of worship over God. The created is flawed in this sinful world. But the Creator is not flawed, He is Truth. People tend to believe lies that reinforce their own self-centered personal beliefs. We need to be careful- even watchful that we do not trade the truth about God for a lie. Today, more than ever, we need to know what the foundation is for our beliefs. The influences of TV, music, movies and even the media often presents sinful life-styles and objectionable values that we often find ourselves bombarded by attitudes and beliefs that are totally contrary to the Bible. We need to be careful of what influences us to form our opinions. The Bible is the only standard of truth so we must evaluate all other opinions in light of its teachings.
This world desires us to worship the things that God has created instead of the Creator Himself! Even though some of the created may seem good, we must be careful of crossing the line from admiration to adoration. The created can disappoint us, ever fail us, but the Creator will never fail- He is forever faithful and just. He is our standard of Truth. Our God, is always worthy of our praise and adoration. Let us always give honor and glory to One who is worthy of all praise! Amen!
Amen to that, Michele. When I stand at the check out of the grocery store, oh my…the tabloids are just full of stories that really are hard-breaking.
Thank you for the reminder that the Bible should be our standard and that we should test everything against it.
Excellent reminder to keep our focus on God, first and foremost. It’s also a good reminder for us to pray for all those Christians who are being put on pedestals, that they would stay strong and true in God and keep their testimony clear and clean! I do that for several including the Christian tween and teen stars my grandchildren are interested in! 🙂 Have a blessed WFW.
Thanks for this reminder Michele to look to God’s Word as Truth and make sure things line up with it.
Oh I just love this! You are sooooooo right. Thank you for sharing this. I pray we lift everything to the Light of God’s word.
thank you again.
Wonderful-Word-filled-Wednesday to you!!
blessings,
Vickie
This is so right on. Let us worship the Creator and the creative things of this world. A good reminder for all even in the Christian community who place preachers and teachers on a pedestal. We’re all human and our focus should be on Jesus.
Blessings,
Debbie
Let me add a great big amen sweetie.
So true, so true! “We” rely on everyone and everything accept for the Word of God. “We” worship the people and the things the Lord has created over Him.
Great post, sis.
Great posts Michelle, it’s so easy to forget that those we see on tv and in magazines are human with human weaknesses just like us. Thanks for the reminder that God’s word should set the standard for our lives not other people.