Do the Bible Standards of Right and Wrong Matter Anymore?

 Many people, even some who claim  to be Christian, feel that the Bible's moral standards about sex and marriage are outdated. To adapt to the times, some churches have changed what they teach regarding what is right or wrong behavior.  Do the Bible s standards of right and wrong matter anymore?  Here is how we know they do.

Humans need God's standards of right and wrong

Humans were created to look to their Creator for guidance. The Bible states:  "It does not belong to you who walking even to direct his step."  (Jeremiah 10:23)   Although Jehovah God created us with the capacity to make decisions, he did not give the authority or the ability to determine for ourselves whawt is right and wrong. For that he wants us to rely on him.  - PROVERBS 3:5. 

We find God's moral guidelines in the Bible.  Consider two reasons  why these standares are so valuable. 

God created us.  (Psalm 100:3) As our Creator, Jehovah knows exactly waht we need to be healthy and  happy physically, mentally, spritually, and emotionally. He also knows the results we will experiences if we ignore his moral guidance.  ( Galatians 6:7) Furthermore, Jehovah wants what is best for us. For that reason, the Bible describes God as "the One teaching you to benefit yourself. the One guiding you in the way you should walk."  Isaiah 48:17. 

Our desires can mislead us.

Many people feel tha thtey can determine what is right or wrong by following their heart - their desires and passions. However, the  Bible says that  "the heart is more treacherous than anything else and is desperate." (Jeremiah 17:9)  If our heart is not guided by God's wisdom, if will leald us to act in a way that will later regret. - PROVERBS 28:26; Ecclesiastes 10:2.

Next time:  Do the Standards of Right and Wrong Matter Anymore? - Should Religious Leaders ignore what the Bible says is right and wrong?

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