DECENTLY AND ORDERLY

From My Perspective - - -

As we live out our lives Amid The Cultural Chaos, an issue that should be considered is whether or not certain factors are still viable in our culture: (1) establishing rational and logical thinking; (2) returning to the basics of education; (3) focus upon the Eternal God and His standards for all cultures at all times; (4) discipline in terms of life choices and practices (because one is free to do whatever one wishes to do does not make it right, wise or the correct behavioral pattern); (5) responsibility in all areas of one’s life (actions, financial decisions and debt, scruples and ethical norms, spiritual pursuit, commitment in terms of one’s mind, emotion, will, soul, spirit, body); (6) seeking a pathway of maturity; and (7) Submission to legitimate authority (This decision can easily become blurred because of a partisan orientation. This partisan mentality must be overcome if there is any possibility or potential of a return to that which is righteous, decent and orderly. Strong and divided opinions that are made devoid of moral values and foundational principles will only continue the chaos and turmoil within the culture. There has to be an embrace of Truth and a refusal to abdicate that Truth regardless of societal pressures or clamor).

In whatever a person chooses to do or be, there are basic guideposts one should know and follow. First, Proverbs 3:1-8 (selected), “…do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you…you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil…” One of the key phrases to underscore in your mind and heart is: “in ALL YOUR WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM.” If this is done, one will have the direction and guidance needed for the right, wise and best choices in and for life. “All your ways” does not allow for the word “some” to be inserted and/or the word “convenient.” The force of the language is all of your ways all of the time are to acknowledge the one true Authority – God and God alone.

Secondly, I Corinthians 14:40, “But all things should be done decently and in order.” Amid all the partisan political rhetoric, and all the ill-conceived religious jargon, there is a choice one can make and an orientation one can maintain. It is very simple – “ALL THINGS should be done DECENTLY and IN ORDER.” Once again, “all things” does not allow for the insertion of the word “some” and/or the word “convenient.” The force is that all things at all times are to be done in a decent and orderly manner – not based upon that which acceptable to mankind – but that which is acceptable and established by Almighty God.

The alternatives to God and His Standard have been implemented for too long and have caused us to be adrift of that which is vital and necessary for what is decent and orderly. The “christian” and the “church” must be the vanguard in these matters. If there is a desertion of the responsibility and message that has been committed to the “christian” and “church”, there will be only scant hope that the needed change of direction and renewal can and will occur. Consider these things with me!