GOD AND MORALITY

GOD AND MORALITY

We all desire a moral code because ultimately we want others to treat us fairly and not take advantage of us. Those who tend to favor anarchy usually change their mind when they become the victim of someone else’s freedom. There are various ways of expressing this desire for moral order—laws, justice, karma, etc. Those who faithfully adhere to moral codes become good examples for others who may have doubted the values of morality or had basic misunderstandings about freedom. Maturity brings wisdom and reconciliation to chaotic, dissipative and retributive patterns of life. Repentance and forgiveness lead to acceptance of responsibility and changes which reform our thoughts and actions and conform us to morality. It has been said that if there were no God, that it would be necessary to invent Him, because of our more-or-less intense desires for leadership, accountability, order and progressive existence. When we believe in God, we accept His moral order, follow His Leadership, and look forward to being His servants in the perfect Kingdom which He is creating for us. There are many who are already participating in this Kingdom and have realized it, and there are others who are becoming aware of its existence and being drawn towards it. God is always planting Godly seeds which will ultimately result in a bountiful harvest. God’s servants will share in the labor and fruit of the harvest when they diligently perform God’s work. Let us seek to know God’s Will for our lives and conform our wills and efforts toward the development of God’s Kingdom.

Mark Overt Skilbred