- a time when the media is overtly biased, slave to many agendas and real news is filtered;
- a time when celebr-idiots tweet their "expert opinions" on politics, relationships, character, etc. and it is taken as gospel truth by followers;
- a time when people believe whatever they see on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or other social media outlets;
- a time when people believe they can define "Truth" as it best suits them.
Lets take nutrition as an example. Potatoes? Good for you or bad? It depends on which fad diet book you read. You can pick up 10 different such books, and half will site "scientific" studies that say potatoes are bad, while the other half will site "scientific" studies that say potatoes are good. The Truth is muddled in hypothesis, some isolated studies, and gimmicks and tricks that will sell the book. If you want to know the Truth about the health benefits/detractors of a potato, you will need to spend some time and do your own research to find out if a potato is good for you or bad for you. That may mean reading many diet books of opposing opinions, reviewing the "evidence", independent research, the context of sited studies, etc.
As I read the headlines, watch world events, observe the decay of our country's moral compass, watch how pride, ignorance, and self are paraded as idols, the increase of evil and depravity in every facet of society, and a blatant revulsion for those not in alignment with politically correct or mainstream media thinking, it is very evident to me that the days are dark. Now is the time when we should be seeking Truth.
I have had conversations with many folks over the years about the Bible, and whether or not it is True. I believe it is True, and I believe it can be proven. The evidence is overwhelmingly there.
Many choose not to seek Biblical Truth. Many don't like what the Bible says. Many pull words or historical recordings of events from the Bible out of context. Many read a book or article challenging the Bible and believe it. And the list continues... But after some time in discussion I find that most do not believe it simply because they do not want to; they want to be free to live life as they please.
Unfortunately our wants and desires do not sway Truth. Truth just is. Truth demands a choice-believe it, or don't. There is no half-way. So, to mimic the Grail Knight in Raiders of the Lost Ark, "Choose wisely. For as the (Truth) will bring you life, the false (Truth) shall take it from you."
Please, God, bless!
"So, as with the food you eat, have you really sought out the Truth as it relates to God? If you haven't, I pray that you will. First of all you must understand this: In the last days mockers will come and, following their own desires, will ridicule us by saying, “What happened to the Messiah’s promise to return? Ever since our ancestors died, everything continues as it did from the beginning of creation.” ....Don’t forget this fact, dear friends: With the Lord a single day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a single day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants everyone to repent." 2 Pet 3:3-4, 8–9 ISV
Inspired by "365: A Daily Creativity Journal: Make Something Every Day and Change Your Life!" I decided I should be more conscientious of my creative side. I chose to modify this one year challenge (9/23/14-9/24/15) to create something each day that would also force me to focus my perspective on a Godly world-view.
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