Where there is no revelation the people cast off restraint
But blessed is he who keeps the law Proverbs29:18
Allow me to wax a little philosophical here:
When human nature is left to its own devices it very easily degenerates. This is especially true on a societal level.
Revelation is something that comes from outside us. It is Divine Input. God's law is something higher than what we would have come up with on our own. When it comes, for example, to something like "love your enemies", we, if left to our own devices, would aim a little lower. Our society is in desperate need of revelation. When you look at the stuff being dished up in our theatres and moviehouses, there is not much to write home about.
The more we immerse ourselves in God's laws, God's principles, and God's revelation, the more we will become like the One who revealed Himself 2000 years ago. When we 'expose' ourselves to the bright light of His revelation, His image is left on the film of our lives and we will look more and more like Him.
When last have you delved into His revelation? The Bible is a key part to our growth toward Christ-likeness. Read it often and regularly to prevent truth-decay. You will be blessed if you do!
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Theo Groeneveld theo@emmanuel.org.za
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