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Right and Wrong

In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.  Judges 21:25

 

Is our society today any different from the ancient society reflected in this verse? Sadly, not different enough. Too many people today feel that the old moral standards are useless and out of date, and they ought to be free to make up their own minds about what is right and what is wrong.

I wonder if we have honestly faced the logical result of this belief. What is actually being said is that there is no such thing as right or wrong, so we should be free to decide how we want to behave. But aren't things like racism and injustice and genocide always wrong? Shouldn't we always condemn as immoral a tyrant who allows millions of children to die of starvation?

The moral standards God has given us are always best--for society and for us as individuals. The reason is because He created us, He loves us, and He knows what is best for us. Don't be misled by those who deny God's moral standards. His way is always best.

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.