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Absolute
The non-negotiable principles of God still stand. Character matters; integrity matters. His established principles are for our good. But to understand the principles of God, you must start with the understanding that God is absolute; God is complete. Nothing started without God. God created everything. Everything needed in Earth was created by God. No one can change the ordinances of God. For instance, the sun and moon are set by the ordinance of God. The sun rises in the East and sets in the West. The moon shines at night in different time zones of the world. God establishes ordinances that no one can change, because He is God. What God commands, no one can change. The word “ABSOLUTE” is defined as unconditional; complete’ the absolute causation of our existence.
Unconditional
Everything operates according to the principles of “the absolute causation” of our Creator. From ancient days to present, court officials, kings, princes, priests, prophets, teachers, lawyers, physicians and everyday people have fumbled in their quests to change the principles of God. They cannot.
In similar fashion, the principles of God are unconditional. Obedience is, for example, the way to please God; it is unconditional. The cure for sin is Christ for the human condition that seeks to satisfy the desires of the flesh. God’s unconditional requirements are more than political laws manifested as statutes to change moral behavior into a submission of God’s will. From ancient to present, there are not enough laws that can be written to make people submit to God’s standard. From the beginning, God’s plan is an unconditional love by God under the condition of freewill.
Failure to Comply
Subsequently, laws to address moral principles by which persons should follow in society have continued to frustrate and drive unwanted changes due to increase in selfish desires. On the other hand, without boundaries, the imagination of humans cannot be restrained (Genesis 11:7-9). Even though failure to comply to moral standards or codes continue, overall, the system is meant to implement a system of “justice” for the human condition. Notedly, the system continuingly fails the least who can afford it. The incarceration rates are one of the products of societal ills. There is hope in Him.
Not in Opposition of Self
God cannot be in opposition of Himself. He is Truth. He operates on principles of who He is (Malachi 3:6). Not all who declare to have His Spirit has His Spirit. He says so in His Word. As it was then, so it is now. “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name and in your name drive out demons and, in your name, perform many miracles? Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers,” Matthew 7:21-23 NIV. As previously stated, God is not in opposition of Himself.
God’s integrity holds for His people. He requirements remains so for His leaders. An example of what are ethical principles is that of the leadership of Job.
Job spoke these words regarding integrity and truth concerning the true God: “…I refuse to say one word that isn’t true. I refuse to confess to any charge that is false. There is no way I will ever agree to your accusations. I will not deny my integrity even if it costs me my life. I’m holding fast to my integrity and not loosening my grip – and, believe me, I’ll never regret it,” Job 27: 3-6, The Message Bible of Contemporary Language.
Summary
Undoubtedly, there are opposition to the principles of Truth. What are these principles? Servant Leaders must operate in the principles of God. Aim to rightly divide and walk in the Word of God. We do not sit in judgment of others; we discern God’s Truth. Love God with all your heart, mind and soul. Love another as God has said that we must do. The Spirit knows and bears witness of that Truth. Therefore, pray for discernment and God’s wisdom. We pray as in Romans 18, i.e., in view of God’s mercy, to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship; that we do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of our mind. Then we will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will and if it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Finally, Lord, your face and voice, I seek.”
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