Fashions come and go. And often that’s a good thing. [Think rat-tails and Hammer pants]
Truth does not.
Yet objective truth has fallen out of fashion. And that is unquestionably a very bad thing for a society.
Our world generally views the biblical truths of Christianity to have no bearing on society. Believers know otherwise. The truth of God’s law, in addition to its role in salvation and sanctification, also benefits societies adhering to its principles.
There is a preserving quality for a society to just principles and actions, as defined by Scripture.
Proverbs 14:34 states, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.”
One biblical scholar defined truth as that which is consistent with the mind, will, character, glory, and being of God.
The Old Testament refers to the Almighty as the “God of truth” (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 31:5; Isaiah 65:16), and in the New Testament Jesus said of Himself, “I am…the truth” (John 14:6). In doing so, Jesus not only made a profound claim about His own deity, but also made it clear that all truth must ultimately be defined in terms of God.*
So, in our current contentious environment, in which societal forces push to segment and isolate us, let me offer up some universal truths from God’s Word:
All humans are equal in terms of:
- our creation (Genesis 1:28),
- our sin problem (Romans 3:23),
- our impending judgment (Hebrews 9:27),
- God’s love for us (John 3:16),
- God’s provision of salvation (Matthew 28:19),
- God’s providential control of our circumstances (Acts 17:26-28),
- God’s worthiness of our reverential obedience and love (Romans 12:1-2).**
References:
* https://www.gty.org/library/Articles/A379/19031005-19031005
** 90 Days Through the New Testament by Ron Rhodes
