Read Matthew 5:19-20
God’s TRUTH, The Whole TRUTH, And Nothing But The TRUTH.
Vs 19: “Therefore, anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.”
God’s Word and commands are still relevant for today’s living. We have to teach all of these laws and commands. We need them to help us stay focused on the Truth. Those who will be great in the Kingdom of Heaven are those who teach and practice all these commands. We have to teach God’s Word!
Culture does not define what laws are still in effect and which ones are not. Matthew 24:35: Jesus said, “Heaven and Earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
Hebrews 13: 8-9 says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings….” We can’t forget, God’s word never changes. Hold to His TRUTH!
Sadly there are Christians who believe in Cultural Relativism which says the truth of the Bible is relative to the cultural context. So, the truth we read in the Bible can actually change so it fits in with the cultural practices of the day. Their thoughts totally contradict the traditional Christian view of the Bible containing universal unchanging TRUTH.
For example:
All kinds of sexual immorality is defined as “okay.” The sexual sins happening today was happening thousands of years ago. God brought his wrath upon it then, and his judgment will fall upon us today as well.
Vs 20 says, “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the Kingdom Of Heaven.”
Know God’s TRUTH, the whole TRUTH, and nothing but the TRUTH for it is Holy. We can’t pick and choose like the Pharisees did. Hypocrisy is not an option. So be obedient to God’s WORD / TRUTH and do not compromise the truths of our culture.
