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10/19/2015

My Thoughts

If we are just a randomly collected pile of dust that thinks, moves and acts; can anyone hold us to a standard of rights and wrongs? If a dust storm blows across the desert, killing those in it's path should it be held to a standard of rights and wrongs? It too is just a random collection of particles. In the end we will all look alike anyway right? Even scientists recognize a beginning of the universe and they an end to the universe, so what's the difference anyway?

Look at the salt in your salt shaker. Can you hold it responsible for anything? They too are a random collection of crystals like your body.

Of course this is nonsense but many people that hold the agnostic or atheistic worldview borrow the argument for right and wrong, good and bad from the Christian worldview. They somehow think a universe without God, the definition of good and righteousness, can be held accountable for what it does. That's as insane as holding the wind accountable for where it blows or the planet Pluto accountable for it's position among the planets.

Without the definition of Good and Bad from above all creation there can be no definition of good and bad, nor can there be anyone responsible for their actions. Without a purpose there can be no understanding of good and bad. Purpose brings these things into focus. For example a hammer is good if it can pound nails into the wall, a watch is good if it can keep time accurately. A shoe is good if it protects the foot without pain. Whatever a thing is created for, it is known as good or bad in relation to it's purpose. You are created with a purpose, To glorify God by enjoying Him forever! Gain focus by fulfilling your purpose.

Since there is a God and he is the definition of righteousness then we are held accountable for our actions by Him and Him alone. Psalm 51:4 'Against you, you only, have I sinned.'

The biggest mystery of God is why he would even work at reconciling us to Himself by giving his own son to die for our sins? I don't know but I am so grateful that he did.

Think about that.
Love,
Dad