Changing Truth Into A Lie Does Not End Well

As I read this American Thinker article by James Longstreet, as well as this New York Times article, regarding the destroying of historical monuments around the country, my mind thought of the fact that changing history just to suit the politically correct crowd, will not end well.

Why? Simply because we learn from history what events not to repeat (see Churchill quote), in order to produce a more prudent society (Romans 15:3-4; 1 Corinthians 10:1-11; James 5:10-11). Just because we don't like certain events in history, does not give us the authority to delete those events (by destroying historical monuments or changing history books), any more than we can delete reality.

The inspired apostle Paul records that the Gentiles attempted to change the truth of God into a lie (Romans 1:25), but found out rather quickly, that (1) God's truth does not change just because of man's whims (Hebrews 13:7-8 - see article), and (2) that God is no respecter of persons (Romans 2:5-11). Thus, both Jew and Gentile will be held accountable to God's law (Romans 2), no matter if they like it or not (2 Timothy 4:1-4; 2 Peter 1:12-16). And on Judgment Day, if found guilty before God, will eternally suffer for the consequences of their thoughts and actions (Romans 14:10-11; 2 Corinthians 5:8-10 - see article).

Whether man likes it or not, God's will will not return to Him empty. It will accomplish exactly what He pleases -- not what pleases man (Isaiah 55:8-11; cf. Hebrews 4:12-13).

As former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes once stated, “The greatest act of faith is when a man decides that he is not God” (see article).

Beloved, what's the bottom line? Changing or distorting truth (no matter if that truth is secular or spiritual), into a lie does not end well for those who propagate such a lie. No matter what men may think, say, or do, God's principle of sowing and reaping still holds true (Galations 6:7-8).

---Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets