It Does Matter
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It Does Matter
“It does not matter.” That’s what we hear from many sources when talking about religion. Many nod in agreement, saying that if we all just obey the Golden Rule, it simply doesn’t matter what religious practices and beliefs we hold to.
They boldly proclaim that there are both “truths” and “misconceptions” in every religion, so it doesn’t matter which religion you prefer. Different strokes for different folks. Therefore, they conclude even an atheist can gain eternal life if he practices the Golden Rule.
Their motto is: be politically correct. Don’t push your religious beliefs on anyone, because they might be more “saved” than you are, if they practice what they preach and you don’t. They preach that whatever you figure out to be “truth” in your conscience is what you should use as the “truth” that guides your life.
Does all that make us cower in a corner, afraid to speak of our faith? It shouldn’t.
God does not want us to mindlessly accept just any ol’ thing as truth because we are dealing with the God of truth. There can be only one truth when it comes to God. Claiming that every religion speaks “truth” is the same as calling the LORD God Almighty a liar, because He says Jesus is the only Way, Truth, and Life. The Bible has many verses which actually demonstrate God’s truthfulness in comparison to the beliefs of the world.
Throughout the Bible, the LORD says it does matter what we believe.
Paul points out a few things in Titus 1:2, saying, “… in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago …..” Ages ago God promised eternal life to all who put their faith in the Savior. Paul says God cannot lie. How can we be assured of that? What makes the Bible better than other religious writings?
The Bible was written over thousands of years by many different writers. Prophecies were written describing the life, suffering, death, and resurrection of the Savior. They all came true exactly as promised. In each of those, God has proven He keeps His word and does not lie. Because God allowed His Son to die for our sins, taking our punishment upon Himself, God is proven trustworthy.
God doesn’t lead us in His truth because we are so wonderful. Psalm 23:3 says, “He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Just think. For the sake of His own good name, to prove His righteousness, God continues to guide us in righteousness, even though we stumble around a lot.
That’s something to be thankful for.
This trustworthy God of truth said in Isaiah 45:5-6, “I am the LORD, and there is no other. Besides Me there is no God. I will gird you, though you have not known Me; that men may know from the rising to the setting of the sun there is no one besides Me. I am the LORD, and there is no other.”
God’s fulfilled promises should lead us to realize there is no other god.
In Isaiah 44, God talks about idol worshipers who do not understand how to know truth. God says the pagans will cut down a tree, use some of the wood to keep warm, some for cooking, and make the rest into an idol. Since he cannot realize that he is bowing down to a block of wood, God says, “He feeds on ashes; a deceived heart has turned him aside. And he cannot deliver himself, nor say, ‘Is there not a lie in my right hand?’”
Since God has proven His trustworthiness and love in Christ, we can be fully assured that all other philosophies and religions, along with their practices, need to be avoided for our salvation’s sake.
No other god has fulfilled prophecy, so we should not mix their teachings or customs with God’s truth.
It is good to be seeking God and looking for truth. When we find it in the LORD, we need to hold onto it for dear life. We are to keep God’s word as pure and holy in our lives. Let it strengthen us to eternal life, as we declare, “Hallelujah!”
Love,
Margaret
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A Christian devotional to glorify the LORD of lords and GOD of gods.
Pray for our country.
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The LORD made this day, let us rejoice and be glad in Him.
Psalm 118:24
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The word of the LORD is tried;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 18:30
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Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming to the upright.
Psalm 33:1
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How blessed are those who dwell in Thy house!
They are ever praising Thee.
Psalm 84:4
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Just as a father has compassion on his children,
So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13
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O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
Psalm 107:1
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Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad.
Psalm 105:3
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Not that I have already obtained it, or have already become perfect, but I press on in order that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:12
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