I don’t see anything wrong with that
Category: Religion and Philosophy




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From: As In The Days B4 The Flood ~~~~~~sandra
Date: Dec 28, 2007 9:07 PM


Great post!
Thanks...
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From: Esther's Year [Ron Paul Revolution 2008]
Date: Dec 28, 2007 12:45 PM





Have you ever tried to convince another fellow believer about an ungodly practice and got the response, "I don't see anything wrong with that!" or, "what's true for you may not be true for everybody else" or, "I don't feel convicted about that" ? It's a common response among most of today's believers and the problem is with Final Authority.

The late Dr. Jack Hyles once preached a sermon on Final Authority. He listed 4 main final authorities that folks general accept to govern their lives. 1. The Church
2. Human Wisdom
3. Experience
4. The Bible

For much of the world's population, they let whatever their church or pastor teaches become their final authority. In other words, if your reading of scripture disagrees with the churches interpretation or creed, it is to be discarded. This accounts for Roman Catholicism, Jehovah's Witnesses (the Watchtower). Excuses about for not following the Bible properly with "That's not what my church teaches". ("Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the Lord...are these" Jeremiah 7:4).

Number 2 is human wisdom. This includes most of psychology, psychiatry and science. Whatever can be seen,heard or felt or reasoned becomes the basis for accepting or rejecting any idea or belief. If a person can not feel a matter is right, it isn't. If it doesn't make mental sense, it is discarded. If it does not fit into accepted studies of science, it is rejected. If it appears illogical it is verbotten. This is the final authority for the "I don't see anything wrong with that" believer. Whatever can be reasoned, rationalized and determined logically is the basis of this person's authority.

Number 3 is experience. In this instance, what scripture or truth determines must stand against what the person has experienced. It is often heard, "I don't know much about the Bible or what you have to say about the subject, but I know what happened to me". This authority is prevalent among the charismatic churches. Instead of defending their so-called "gifts of the spirit" (tongues, "baptism in the Holy Ghost") in context with scripture, their actions are defended by what they have experienced and experience becomes the final authority.

And finally, the Bible. Thus saith the Lord is the final authority for this person in all matters of faith and living. Do you see anything wrong with drinking, the Bible says to be filled with the Holy Spirit, not drunk with wine. Do you see anything wrong with rock music, rap or country? The Bible says to be separate from the world and to avoid all appearances of evil and let whatever you do be done to the glory of God. Do you see anything wrong with divorce, fornication, adultery, pornography, ungodly friendships and dating? what is your final authority for your reasoning? Do you read your Bible daily? do you witness regularly? Do you attend church consistently? Do you have a solid prayer life? If not, what is your final authority for not doing so?

If you find yourself questioning those who confront you about a matter, before passing them off, ask yourself, what is my final authority?