The God Of Absolutes

Have we ever manipulated our bathroom scale in a self-satisfying manner because we weigh too much? The little adjustment knob on the scale serves to vary the register, and if that becomes too much bother, we can lean a certain way. The whole idea is to get a favorable reading — hopefully one that reads a few pounds less.

We live in an age when many folks believe there are no absolutes. Self-serving behavior is rampant, disregarding any moral laws given for the protection of our society. Our culture prides itself on a so-called “freedom” that is actually slavery to sin (Romans 6:16-17).

However, let it be known that the God of the Bible is the God of absolutes whose scales never lose their adjustment. With Him, a pound is a pound, right is right, and wrong is wrong (cf. Proverbs 11:1; Proverbs 20:23; Isaiah 5:20). He says, “I am the Lord, I do not change” (Malachi 3:6).

As Christians, this puts steel into our spiritual backbone. We gain confidence in the face of difficulty (Ephesians 6:18-20; cf. Acts 28:30-31) and are assured of the fulfillment of every divine promise (cf. Romans 15:8; 2 Corinthians 1:18-20).

If God were easily swayed by every whim or notion, our eternal destiny would be in constant jeopardy. But because He is the Unchanging One, we have His promise of eternal life (1 John 2:24-25; cf. 2 Timothy 1:1; Titus 1:1-2).

Today and everyday, let’s thank the God of absolutes for His unchanging promises (Hebrews 6:10-20).

—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets