The world says there are many
gods.
God says “For there is one
God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave
himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.” (1 Timothy 2:5-6)
The world says there are many
ways to God.
God says “Jesus saith unto
him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but
by me.” (John 14:6)
The world says nothing is sin,
so do as you please.
God says “For all have
sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
The world says God would send
no one to hell.
God says “And fear not them
which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him
which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:28)
The world says there is no
such thing as the Trinity.
God says “For there are three
that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these
three are one.” (1 John 5:7)
The world says that Jesus was
a good man, but not God.
God says “In the beginning
was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. “ (John 1:1) and
“My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to
pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one.” (John 10:30)
Jesus is the one speaking.
The world says truth is what
we make it.
God says “If so be that ye
have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:”
(Ephesians 4:21) and “This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus
Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that
beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.” (1 John 5:6)
The world says earth and all
its inhabitants, including man, evolved over millions of years.
God says “In the beginning
God created the heaven and the earth…” (Genesis 1:1, 21, 27; 2:3; 5:1;) See
also: Deuteronomy 4:32; Malachi 2:10; Mark 13:19
The world says we must work
our way to Heaven.
God says “For by grace are ye
saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of
works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ
Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in
them.” (Ephesians 2:8-10)
The world says we can do
anything we want without repercussion.
God says “For the wages of
sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our
Lord. “ Romans 6:23
The world says homosexuality
is an acceptable lifestyle.
God says “For this cause God
gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural
use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the
natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men
working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of
their error which was meet. Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which
commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure
in them that do them.” (Romans 1:26-27, 32)
The world says it isn’t
human, so abortion is justified.
God says “Did not he that
made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?” (Job
31:15) and “I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my
mother's belly.” (Psalms 22:10) and “Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD:
and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” (Psalms 127:3)
The world says “It is my body
and I can do with it as I please.”
God says “Know ye not that
the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither
fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of
themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor
revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were
some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in
the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” (1 Corinthians
6:9-11)
The world says marriage is
not necessary.
God says “Marriage is
honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God
will judge.” (Hebrews 13:4)
The world says that
prostitution is just another way to earn money.
God says “Do not prostitute
thy daughter, to cause her to be a whore; lest the land fall to whoredom, and
the land become full of wickedness.” (Leviticus 19:29) See Proverbs 6:24-25
The world says looking at
pornography is harmless.
God says “But if thine eye be
evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is
in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!” (Matthew 6:23) See Proverbs 6:24-25
The world says that lying is
acceptable in certain cases.
God says “These six things
doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a
lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
An heart that deviseth wicked
imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that
speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.” (Proverbs 6:16-19)
The world says there is no
need to respect our parents.
God says “My son, keep thy
father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:” (Proverbs 6:20)
The world says it is okay to
live off the “government,” other people, in other words.
God says “But if any provide
not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the
faith, and is worse than an infidel.” (1 Timothy 5:8)
The world says stealing is
okay at times.
God says “Thou shalt not
steal.” (Exodus 20:15)
The world says it is okay to
talk about others.
God says “But let none of you
suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in
other men's matters.” (1 Peter 4:15)
I have listed but just a few
contrasts of what the world says, either by word or deed, and what God says.
Also, I have used only a very, very few verses to show what God says. God’s
Word, the Bible has much to say about how we live, whether we are a Christian
or a non-Christian.
It is important we understand
that it doesn’t matter whether the verse or verses quoted come from the Old
Testament or the New Testament. They are all God’s words. Whether they were
written by Moses, David, Paul, Peter or any other writer of Scriptures, they
are still the words of God.
“All scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good
works.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
“For the prophecy came not in
old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by
the Holy Ghost.” (2 Peter 1:21)
These contrasts, and many
others not listed, are far too great to ignore. Either the world is lying or
God is lying. At best, one or the other is wrong. Who do you think it is? Is it
the world or God?
Grant Phillips
Email: grantphillips@windstream.net
Pre-Rapture Commentary: http://grant-phillips.blogspot.com
