It seems to me that a majority of people in the church no longer want a moral compass.
Yet what good is a compass that no longer points North all the time?
In praying through Romans 1 and 2 I am set free to live. As a result, I no longer find myself groaning about growing wickedness. In Christ I find perfect peace and rest. What a valuable trade!
The truth is that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came down and lived among us. He willingly gave his life as a living sacrifice, bearing our sins on his human body and hung on the cross in place of us. He died on our behalf so that we might live. This is Pure. This is Love. . . . and God tells us to think on things such as these (see also Philippians 4:8).
Thank you Heavenly Father for sending your Son and loving me. Thank you Jesus for shedding your blood and forgiving me. Thank you Holy Spirit for bringing forth truth and comforting me.
How can young people keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word.
With my whole heart I seek you, do not let me stray from your commandments.
I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you.
Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes.
With my lips I declare all the ordinances of your mouth.
I delight in the way of your decrees as much as in all riches.
I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.
I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
Psalm 119: 9-16
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