We all have a certain belief founded perhaps on what we have learned from our parents or what we have learn from our peers or just the “school of hard knocks”. To put it harshly, we are all entitled to our own stupid opinions. Right? Well not really when it will harm another or break a law. But sometimes, in my opinion, the law or the perceived norm needs to be challenged from time to time. In this modern day of 24-hour news releases, we tend to form a quick opinion that suits our belief system and get passionate about one view over another. I question often the validity of what I hear and attempt to balance what I hear with what I believe. It is not always easy to filter through all of the media noise around us to get to a reasonable conclusion in order to establish an opinion based on our core values. Am I the only one confused with the constant barrage of points of view? Are we made righteous by what we believe to be true through this world’s laws and talking points? Or are we made righteous by our submission to a higher power? Galatians 2:16 says that we are made righteous by the faithfulness of Christ and not by the works of the Law. The story of a woman from the city labeled a sinner did a great service by washing Jesus’ feet with her tears only to be chastised by a prominent man from that same city that was only interested in fame and prestige. Who was more righteous? Read further in Luke 7 and 8 to find out for yourself. Listen to my very brief message below as well.
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