Dr. Barclay with Something to Think About - UNWISE THOUGHTS

UNWISE THOUGHTS*

There are those in this world who tend to follow the precepts of God regardless of the religion they claim to believe in. After all, many of the world’s religions do tend to have numerous features in common. One of those is that all have people who commit sin; it is a feature to all people everywhere, And in every culture, it is also a fact that there are those who believe that they are the ones in control and that God or a god is not needed at all. There are apparently five ways in which this all becomes manifest.

Pride. Probably the greatest sin, pride often keeps people from seeking or trying to find God. To such a person, God isn’t needed and therefore why look for Him? As a result, people become…      

…Self-centered. If one feels self-sufficient and can do all for himself, then why should one need to even consider God. That would just interfere with one’s freedom. And if a person feels that he has unlimited freedom to do as he wills, then that person must feel in total…

…Self-control and that he has total control over his life. Such a person tends to think that adversity just won’t come his way and if it should that he would be able to handle it by himself. People such has this have an…

…Ignorance of what has been revealed to us in Scripture so that one has no understanding of the judgements of God and what is evidently awaiting us in the future. As a result of all this, each of us has to some extent a… 

…Belief that God really doesn’t care about our sins and our lifestyle and that no matter what takes place, He has no actual desire for justice nor will He at any time require an accounting for our actions and lawlessness.

It is a philosophy which in the present age may seem to allow us to enjoy all the freedom and apparent benefits of our material age but in reality is encumbered with myriad problems, pitfalls, and heartbreak. As a result, it is wise to consider what Scripture says about true freedom.

Therefore if the Son makes you free, 

you shall be free indeed.

(John 8:36)

True freedom and contentment really only comes through Christ.

Something to think about.

*Adapted from The Evidence Bible footnote p.g. 712