'Take this world from, I don't need it anymore'. (Lyrics from Mercy Me) Is that your hearts cry. Is this world still appealing to you. That is the battle that wages on. I've really been thinking lately about what we as Christians consider holiness. Better yet what is the measuring stick that we use for holiness. As our society continues to push its own limits on what is acceptable or not the danger we face as Christians is sliding down the scale with them. What is accepted by the masses doesn't always or should I say rarely make its acceptable for Christians. Our measuring stick is not based upon the worlds morality, but by the unchanging word of God. The temptation to slide down the morality pole is a constant battle for us all, but even with the risk of being labeled a fanatic we must hold true the Word that says in:Philippians 4:8 For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them]. (Amplified Bible)Remember a lot of things and people change over time, just look at the last 50 years, but the Word of God stands and remains the same forever and that alone is our guide!!!
Blessings!
