Ever wondered how we measure time? Explore the fascinating world of International Atomic Time versus the divine timing outlined in scripture. Delve into the enduring significance of the Ten Commandments and their vital role in shaping morality today. Discover how these ancient guidelines offer essential wisdom for modern life. New believers are also welcomed with resources to deepen their faith, complete with a humorous twist on these commandments. Join the conversation on trusting God's Word as the ultimate standard for right and wrong.
Discipleship is presented as a transformative journey, emphasizing the importance of biblical teachings in everyday life for spiritual growth.
The Ten Commandments are highlighted as unwavering moral standards, essential for discerning right from wrong in today’s complex society.
Deep dives
The Importance of Discipleship
Discipleship is emphasized as essential for growing in faith and understanding what it means to follow Jesus Christ. The podcast suggests utilizing resources like the book 'Discipleship, The Road Less Taken' to deepen this understanding. Discipleship is presented not merely as an intellectual pursuit but as a transformative journey that affects every aspect of life. This journey entails applying biblical teachings, notably the Ten Commandments, to navigate moral complexities and maintain a strong connection to one's faith.
Understanding the Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments are presented as foundational principles for moral living and are crucial for discerning right from wrong. A comparison highlights that while a small percentage of Americans can name the commandments, many can easily recall popular cultural references, indicating a need for greater familiarity with biblical teachings. The commandments serve as absolute truths that, unlike socially constructed laws, remain constant and essential for guiding behavior. Their recent relevance is underscored by examples of societal challenges in defining morality without them.
The Reliability of Divine Standards
The podcast argues that unlike human consensus, which can be swayed by popular opinion, God's word serves as an unwavering standard for morality and ethics. Citing examples from popular culture, it illustrates how people's perceptions of right and wrong can vary wildly without a solid anchor. The podcast also discusses the futility of efforts to redefine the commandments, highlighting a contest to create 'non-commandments' that lacked clear moral absolutes. Thus, the discussion reinforces the view that abiding by the Ten Commandments leads to a balanced and fulfilling life.
What time is it? No, really. What’s the exact time? How do we know what the exact time is? Maybe your clock is a few seconds different from mine. The defacto standard is International Atomic Time, a weighted average of time kept by over 400 atomic clocks in 50 laboratories worldwide. That’s the source that’s trustworthy. When it comes to right and wrong, Pastor Greg Laurie says the trustworthy standard is God’s Word. And we’ll consult that standard today on A NEW BEGINNING.
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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.