Have you seen the commercial that begins with a man falling into the snow and saying proudly that “the outdoors for me is church”? He goes on to say that he’s always saving money for his future because, in his words, “You’re the best investment you’ve got!” Then he explains his philosophy by saying that somehow, at a deep level, we’re responsible for what happens to us. He concludes: “I don’t know if that’s good or bad, but I like it.” The message is summarized in a final sentence appearing on screen: “BE YOUR OWN ROCK.”
I don’t want to pick on that guy, or the company he represents, but there are some serious flaws with that kind of reasoning, especially when it’s applied to other areas of life. Millions today adopt the devilish philosophy of, “I DON’T KNOW IF THAT’S GOOD OR BAD, BUT I LIKE IT.”
- When choosing what to believe (disbelieve) about religion (Mk. 7:7; Col. 3:17).
- When choosing whether to be pre-maritally or extramaritally sexually active (2 Tim. 2:22; Heb, 13:5).
- When forming attitudes about homosexuality, abortion, gambling, and other “current” issues (Prov. 6:16-19; 14:34; Rm. 1:18-32; 12:17).
“I LIKE IT” is not the way to determine truth. RIGHT and WRONG do exist, the Bible is the standard to determine it, and the difference is important enough to affect one’s eternal destiny! Jesus said, “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32).
