College is a rite of passage – we come into it thinking we are now an adult and that we know most of what there is to know about life in general. We are excited to be adults and get away from the authorities that we have been under for at least the last 18 years. We look forward to a new found freedom and hit the ground at full speed ready to prove ourselves and our independence.
When I came to ONU I was no different BUT I didn’t consciously realize it. As a matter of fact I didn’t really come to the realization of it until later. You won’t see it now which is why I bring it up. I have proven my loyalty and trustworthiness to most of you so I ask you to really think about what I’m saying and even if you can’t see it now take my advice to heart.
In this age of tolerance and political correctness, you are more vulnerable than ever! In this age, I have watched even the strongest in their faith to be pulled under. There are so many relative ideas and justifications and acceptance of clearly stated non-Biblical actions in the name of tolerance, love and political correctness. Everyone is looking for new and fresh Biblical doctrines so that they can get an audience or more people in attendance. Everyone is looking for a new and friendlier way to worship.
Here’s the part I want you to take home: Ecclesiastes 1:9, That which has been is that which will be, And that which has been done is that which will be done. So there is nothing new under the sun. There is nothing new under the sun. Trust me the Bible translated from the original three languages is the absolute truth. It’s all you need to know to honor God. There is nothing wrong with singing and feeling emotional but it cannot replace the word of God, the truth is the truth no matter how intolerant or politically incorrect that it may seem. Everything God wanted and needed us to know is in the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16, All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; It doesn’t change just bc society wants it to. If His word changed He wouldn’t be a fair God. If the man whom He created is so different now that His original rules didn’t apply, He would give us new guidelines. That’s along the lines of blasphemy bc it insinuates that He didn’t know what He was doing to begin with when He created us.
All I ask is for you not to use these crucial formative college years to change your entire belief system. Continue to get under a pastor you believe is teaching accurate Biblical doctrine and give yourself time to hit the real world and not be someone you wish you had not become. Psalm 27:14, Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord. Wait on the Lord, let Him promote you and give you wisdom. Do it in His timing. These years are still for you to learn. Learn how to study, learn how to respect your authorities whether you like them or not, learn how to do your job as unto the Lord, learn how to prioritize your life. AND have fun, enjoy yourselves. You have to be a grown up the rest of your lives don’t rush it.
Our Informatics verse for the year is:
Proverbs 3:5, Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:6, In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.
Don’t try to solve the world’s problems and become a completely different purpose focus on getting to know yourself and God. Lean not on what you think you have all figured out but allow Him to straighten your path.
