1- Perfect, complete

2-not mixed, pure

3- positive, definite

4-not without reference to anything else

5- not doubted actual, real

The world today discourages us to believe in absolutes, we see this when we see prayer taken out of school, Commandments being removed from courtrooms, Crosses being removed from private property because it "offends" a neighbor. God is absolute, and anything pertaining to God society want's done away with. I once heard a man say the only thing absolute in this world was working and paying taxes. As well a well know news commentator make the comment that no, not a thingis absolute. As Christians we know better we have the scriptures and we know that God's word is an extension of His truthful character.

Let's look at Psalms 119:42-60 43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments. 44 So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever. 45 And I will walk at liberty:  for I seek thy precepts. 46 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed. 47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. 48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. 49 ZAIN. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me. 51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law. 52 I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself. 53 Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law. 54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. 55 I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law. 56 This I had, because I kept thy precepts. 57 CHETH. Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words. 58 I intreated thy favour  with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word. 59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. 60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. 61 The bands  of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law. 62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

Let's take a look at a list of ways we can find AND keep His awesome truths in our lives:

VS 42- Trust in His Word- The Bible, KJV

VS 43- Have hope in His ordinances- His Promises

VS 44- Keep His Law Always- Obedience

VS 45- Seek His Precepts- Follow His ways

VS 46- Will not be ashamed- Continue to perservere

VS 47- Delight in His Commandments- Live according to His will

VS 48- Meditate on His Statutes - Have the Mind of Christ

VS 49- Remember His word as it offers us hope

VS 50-Take comfort in His word it gives us life

VS 51- Never turn aside from His ways

VS 52- Remember His judgment and take comfort in it

VS 55- Remember His name and take comfort in it

VS 58- Keep His word in your heart and find favor in His word

VS 59- Turn away from your own desires

VS 60- Do not delay in keeping His ways

One thing each of these scriptures has in common is the call for obedience and the call for staying close and taking comfort in Him. Many times I hear the comments "I don't know what to believe" or "I don't want to be led astray". If we continue to stay close to Him, continue in His word, always seeking His truth and righteousness, and always depending on the Holy Spirit to lead, guide and direct us we will leave much less room for doubt, confusion and being misled. John 14:6 tells us Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

We must always keep our focus on Him, on His teachings, His ways. This scripture is quite clear that there is no other way to the Father but through CHRIST. Our Pastors, teachers, and certainly not priest or the mother of Christ will get you any closer to the Father. We must use discernment and always take the FULL counsel of the word into it's intended context.

My friend if you are feeling that there are no absolutes, feeling let down, or feeling failure. Be as that lady, who reached out and touched the hem of Christ's garment. Reach out He is there, He is the Risen Christ, He cares for you. Don't be discouraged by what's going on in the world around you where there appears to be no absolutes. Keep your focus on HIM for He is absolute!!

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