Trading Truth for Trends

“In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” JUDGES 17:6

 

PONDER THIS

The Book of Judges is not only about what God has said in the past but also what God is saying to us today. The people were forgetful; from one generation to the next, they forgot the Word of God.

The Book of Judges has an underlying theme, found in today’s verse. Everybody was choosing his or her own way to live. Everyone was following his or her own desires instead of following the way of the Lord. There was no fixed standard of morality.

Does that sound familiar? We are seeing the same thing today. We’ve gone from authority to relativism. We have moved from truth to pragmatism. No longer do we ask if it’s true; we ask if it works. People choose religion to produce health, wealth, and happiness. It’s Man-centered rather than God-centered. Sin is no longer the enemy; sorrow is. The number one priority is to feel good about yourself. This is the culture we are part of. We need to consider how this culture has impacted us. How has this made us elevate ourselves? How has this caused us to forget our Lord?

What are some ways you are forgetful in your relationship with God?

What are some ways our culture has influenced you?

PRACTICE THIS

Start praying for God to show you how you have been influenced by the culture around you and what you have forgotten about Him.

LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers