Friday; March 10

When Thomas Jefferson penned the words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” it appeared that he was setting out on a journey that was unique. Our Founding Fathers tried to forge out of a caste-based society something that resembled a democracy which sought to treat people equal. No, they didn’t accomplish this quest in their lifetime, but we have to give them credit, they tried to set in motion something that would work for the benefit of mankind. Interestingly, these words from the 18th Century were not the first time this concept had been professed. In fact, the idea was promoted centuries before this among God’s people. King Solomon realized the value of equality when he wrote, “The rich and the poor have a common bond, the Lord is maker of them all.” (Proverbs 22:2). While religion based on the worship of the God of the Bible hasn’t always practiced this concept, it has been included in its precepts for millennia.

I wish I could say that God-followers have done things to the best of their ability from the beginning, but I can’t. However, let’s keep in mind that the flaw isn’t with godly worship, it is in the human application. As we look for answers to the questions that challenge us let’s seek to find them in the inspired Word of God. Let’s go back to the text to discover the right way to live (and not merely rely on the commentators who tell us how to do it).

Let’s keep in mind that God created us so He knows what is best for us. When we take the time to read the instruction manual on day-to-day life, it will make a lot more sense to us.

Think About It!

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