Thursday, March 24, 2005
Fear ye not the reproach of men...
"Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.
"For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation."
The other day, Utah passed a law requiring ISP operating in the state of offer their subscribers the option to have websites publishing various types of materials not suitable for minors blocked. It also requires publishers of such material in the state to include rating material on their sites which allows browsers to automatically block them based on user settings. A popular technology and liberty news website noted the passing of the law, and the discussion board was predictably filled with outcry against it.
The world may be filled with instances like this where "the reproach of men" ignites against the efforts of "the people in whose heart is [God's] law", whether by religious training or individual conscience. We must remember not to fear men, but to remain loyal to God. We must not impose our religious beliefs or observances on others, but laws like this, which provide a way for individuals to protect themselves and their families from evil, do no such thing.
In the last days, the adversary will make every effort to make righteousness seem evil. Do not fear those who are so decieved, but stand by your faith, and God will stand by you.
"For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation."
The other day, Utah passed a law requiring ISP operating in the state of offer their subscribers the option to have websites publishing various types of materials not suitable for minors blocked. It also requires publishers of such material in the state to include rating material on their sites which allows browsers to automatically block them based on user settings. A popular technology and liberty news website noted the passing of the law, and the discussion board was predictably filled with outcry against it.
The world may be filled with instances like this where "the reproach of men" ignites against the efforts of "the people in whose heart is [God's] law", whether by religious training or individual conscience. We must remember not to fear men, but to remain loyal to God. We must not impose our religious beliefs or observances on others, but laws like this, which provide a way for individuals to protect themselves and their families from evil, do no such thing.
In the last days, the adversary will make every effort to make righteousness seem evil. Do not fear those who are so decieved, but stand by your faith, and God will stand by you.
