Rules of the Game

In every game (sports, video, card, board, etc.) there are rules. They are to ensure that the game is played fairly for everyone. These rules, written or unwritten, define the very nature of the game which the players must agree to.  

Rules should not be changed in the middle of the game. Why not? Because there would be confusion. Who will change what? Will everyone agree? 

In this age of diversity and inclusion, rules laid down in ancient times are being changed. 

Because of diversity (differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, etc.), many people think that everyone’s worth and dignity must be included in the fold. An inclusive organization, for instance, promotes and respects all these differences. 

To recognize diversity, rules are being bended beyond belief. What were once wrong are right today. Abortion is now legal in many parts of the world, so is same-sex marriage. 

 

But going back to when the rules were set, this was what the Lord said, “Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you. Just obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you.”  (Deuteronomy 4:2 NLT) 

The ten commandments are the rules of the game called life on earth—then and now. 

 

   

Jesus confirms this in Matthew 5:17-18, “. . . I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. . . until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved.” 

I believe that no rule in the Bible should ever be changed at any point in our lives. We need to remain steadfast as the world alters God’s rules to suit people’s purposes.