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read pages 130-138 Character Matters by Mark Rutland
Admiration and Worthship:
to assign worth properly is worthship. Character is weakened when worship is forsaken. As individuals and societies assign worth, order priorities and choose values, character is formed. Admiration of particular individuals is one aspect of reverence. It is not wrong to admire CERTAIN QUALITIES, ABILITIES or ACHIEVEMENTS of individuals. However, Prov. 17:15 says,
"He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord."
To idolize immoral actors, drug-addicted rock stars and characterless ball players is to revere the unrighteous. We should show respect and admiration for their ACHIEVEMENTS, but never forget that character remains infinitely more important. We must see beyond popularity, past screaming crowds, more than mere wealth. REMEMBER PROV. 17:15
Reverence, Rebellion and Witchcraft:
Leviticus 19:26-32 gives insights into levels of reverence. (read)
1. Reverence life and the body.
2. Reverence relationships and sex.
3. Reverence the things of God.
4. Reverence age..
Most of the passages from Lev. 19 exhort us with the words "I am the Lord." He says that because He is reminding us Who made it!!!
The society that despises its elderly hates both its past and its future.
There is a connection between common irreverence, disrespect and witchcraft, which is rebellion against God. The New Age philosophy is not new. It is simply ancient witchcraft born of rebellious irreverence. The New Age movement is simply an attempt to bypass the sovereign will and omniscience of God. Refusal to submit is rebellion, and rebellion is witchcraft!
Humility and gratitude are the enabling catalysts of a true spirit of reverence. In right relation to Him, we find humility.
Respect for high office must also be taught. Teachers are to be respected, as are elders, presidents, police, mayors and aldermen. RESPECT FOR THE OFFICE, even if I disagree with the man or woman, assigns worth to office, which transcends personality.
Reverence for Sex:
Reverence for Sex is a deeply confused issue. The reason pornography is wrong is because it makes sex too unimportant. Pornography does not reverence sex. The Bible does. Sex is important because it was made by God. Proverbs 30:19 mentions sex as equally wonderful, beautiful, important, and holy as an eagle in the sky.
Reverence and Life:
We must reverence life itself. The reason abortion is wrong is because human life is the creation of God. Life must be valued over convenience, over finances, over reputation and over relationships. read Psl. 89:7-11 In these verses we see that in reverencing God, creation, the whole natural order, the very cosmos is seen in its proper perspective. The world now makes sense because it is made by God. Birth and Death have meaning. Everything is restored to order. For the reverent, there is discipline, creativity and divine order in the universe. Ultimately insanity awaits when character loses reverence. If society assigns ultimate worth to anything except God Himself, reverence turns to madness and madness to despair. If I reverence that which will disappear, I make myself temporary and not eternal.
Words from the old hymn: "when all around my soul gives way, He then is all my Hope and Stay."
Lets be people of Reverence,
Becky
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