Happiness is inward. It’s living life from the inside out! Part Two
God’s Standards
The United States government has a National Bureau of Standards in Washington, D.C. It sets standards for weights and measures all over the country. It guarantees that a pound of bologna weighs sixteen ounces whether you order it in Texas or Florida. Distance, time and public opinion do not affect the National Bureau of Standards.
The Bible is the ultimate standard of righteousness for all people all over the world. What is sin in Texas is sin in Florida, in Europe, in Africa, in Asia and everywhere else. Distance, time and public opinion do not affect God’s standard of righteousness. “In the gospel,” writes Paul, “ righteousness from God is revealed” Romans 1:17.
The Garments of Righteousness
What attitude should the church take toward a sin-saturated world that protests against God’s standard of righteousness as being “out of step with the times”? Shall we lower the standard of righteousness so that immoral and godless rogues can sit with comfort in the house of God?
The truth is, it’s not in our power to lower the standard of righteousness. God has forever established that standard on earth through the life of Jesus Christ. Those who profess to lower the standard to appease complacent congregations are hirelings, not shepherds. They are preaching a false gospel.
Righteousness is not living “just a cut above” the pagan next door. It’s right living according to the Word of God. the garments of righteousness never go out of style. God never alters the robe of righteousness to fit the man. Rather He alters the man to fit the robe. God doesn’t have “different strokes for different folks.” Time, distance or changes in public attitudes do not alter God’s standard of righteousness one iota.
Source: Being Happy in an Unhappy World
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