Standing on the Word of God

With a world full of all kinds of races, religions, ideologies, and governments, it is amazing that we have been able to find common ground, or at least common agreement in nations. I know that there are some differences amongst all the different people, but you and I could probably travel to the majority of the countries in the world, assuming we had all the right passports, visas, and immunizations done, and could probably visit that land in relative peace. Most countries have many of the same laws to govern their people. Most would say that murder is not acceptable. Most would see stealing, without cause, damaging to the fabric of the nation. There is usually some regulation on bearing false testimony and lying. The nations that allow this to go unchecked are often oppressive regimes and it is the ones in higher levels of authority that get a pass. How can a whole world exist together with such great variations? I believe that God has created us with a conscience that adheres to basic principles. We are told in the Old Testament that God’s law was written on their hearts. It was also written on the hearts of the pagans, but their hardness of heart desensitized their understanding. We not only have the 10 commandments, but the entirety of the Bible to understand God’s heart. I am not aware of nations that have strayed from God’s laws that continue to provide a safe and peaceful country for all. I heard someone speaking about the constitution of the USA, which brings freedom and acknowledges God-given rights. The comment was made that there are many who don’t believe its values but use portions of the constitution to try to control other people's actions, while ignoring its directions for their own lives. Often, the same people will do the same thing with God’s word. They lack faith in God’s word and truth, but they will try to cherry pick parts of it in an attempt to control other voices, while denying the parts of God’s word that speaks to and about them. We must understand that God’s word trumps any human thinking. Those who deny it, in the end, will still be judged by God's standard. Rejoice in God’s word. Father, thank You for putting Your word in our hearts. Strengthen our faith and direct our ways. Amen