Post Modernism - There is no truth?

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'Post-modernism' - shorthand for world's way of thinking

"Postmodernism" is a word which simply sums up the way much of the world thinks today. It includes these viewpoints:

There is no objective absolute truth. "Truth" is what you believe it to be. Something can be "true for you, but not true for me".

"Choice" is a big virtue in our consumer society. And choice extends to value systems, beliefs, and lifestyle choices. All are seen as equally valid. Choice of religous belief is by mix and match - whatever you feel comfortable with.

Postmodernism therefore encourages such choose-it-yourself faiths as the New Age Movement. The ethos of the Internet relates closely to the postmodern view - everyone is free to offer, or find, any viewpoint.

How can there be no truth? How can truth be relative to a situation or circumstance? It seems to me that what I have read thus far as it concerns Post Modernism, it does not line up with scripture. From my viewpoint there is a lot of focus being put on "new ways" of doing things. But aren't these "new ways" and "freedom of artistic expression" nothing more than a glorified program? The word of God hasn't changed. It is as powerful today as when Christ was walking the earth. People and methods don't save people. Programs don't save people. Jesus saves people! Why is this so hard to understand?

Tolerance is accepted for every form of religion accept when the name of Christ is mentioned. Shouldn't that be a clue? Ever hear that phrase "The truth hurts"? If Jesus is not the truth, the way and the life (John 14:6), why would it be so offensive to people? If there were no power in the very name of Jesus, why do people use it in vain? I encourage you to read Franklin Graham's book titled 'The Name'. It outlines exactly what tolerance is and isn't.

You know what people need? They need Jesus. Plain and simple. Preach the Word and let the Holy Spirit do the work. People don't need new ways or new programs. They simply need Jesus. Want to reach them where they are at? Preach the Word. Want to be relative to today's society? Preach the Word. Want to see revival? Preach the Word...it seems to have worked for Paul.

Romans 7:15 [from the Message]

What I don't understand about myself is that I decide one way, but then I act another, doing things I absolutely despise.

I find myself at odds over myself. My heart of hearts is to seek Him and know Him. To have His words written on my heart. Why is it then that I find myself making bad decisions? After all, when you get right down to the nitty gritty, where the rubber meets the road kind of thing...isn't that what life is all about? Decisions?

I don't know about you, but there is a split second when in my mind there is a fork in the road where I have to make a decision over following what is pleasing to Him or what is pleasing to me. One might think that since we are born into sin and continue to have a sinful nature, though we are made holy by His blood, it would be okay to make bad decisions here and there. If that's the case, then why immediately after I make the bad decision and allow myself to see, hear, do or say that which is not pleasing to Him do I feel guilty and unworthy?

So how do I change this pattern of behavior? I have to pray. I have to read my Bible. I have to make the decision to do both of those things. As I do that and become closer in my relationship with God, then these "decisions" will decrease as I will be walking in the Spirit all the while being conformed to His likeness will increase. Instead of me being dependant upon me, I will become dependant upon Him. For He is my rock, my salvation, my redeemer and for that reason I am unashamed in my love for Him.

Ten Shekel Shirt has written a song that I heard in church two weeks ago for the first time. Here are the lyrics:

Ten Shekel Shirt
Album: much
Song: Unashamed Love
Listen: mp3

You're calling me to lay aside
The worries of my day
To quiet down my busy mind
And find a hiding place

Worthy, You are worthy

I open my heart and let my
Spirit worship Yours
I open up my mouth and let a
Song of praise come forth

Worthy, You are worthy

Of a childlike faith and
Of my honest praise
Of my unashamed love
Of a holy life and of my sacrifice
Of my unashamed love

Lord, may my love be unashamed. May I walk in your way and may I submit to your calling...