A Reason for My Hope Within: The Moral Law

This is a brief poetic presentation of some of the most moving reasons to believe that God is the only reliable foundation for objective moral values. Presented by Wes Hardin at Woodland Community Church in Bradenton, FL. See full text below.
“A Reason for My Hope Within: The Moral Law" by Wesley Hardin, Copyright 2024.
So, you’re asking me to give you a reason for my hope within?
Hmm…
Where do I begin?
Well, I think a very good place to start
is the evidence from Right and Wrong,
The Moral Law written on the heart.
Tell me, do you believe some deeds are truly evil?
and others are good?
That there are some things
we absolutely ought never, ever do…
and other things we all should?
Not just socially accepted norms or customs
like every country and culture’s got,
but objective, universal rules
of thou shalt and thou shalt not?
Look, I get it.
We are living in a crazy time!
You watch the news and read the feeds online
And it's like everyone’s literally losing their minds
On some kind of audacious relentless mission
to try and redefine…everything!
I mean so much of what I always thought
about the way things should always be…is just not.
And sometimes,
after listening to what the influencers say,
the black and white seems to sort of fade to gray
And it’s hard to know exactly what to do
or whose side to take
Because everyone’s saying something different,
and you can't tell the real news from the fake!
Can somebody please just steer me straight?
What on Earth is going on?
For Heaven's sake!
But then,
Then there are these moments
when I listen with my heart and it's so easy to hear
the background noise fade away
and the voice of Truth speaking crystal clear,
Obvious and plain, no more to figure out.
Now here are some things I know to be true
beyond the shadow of a doubt!
It is Good to do to others
as you’d have them do to you,
And to love your neighbor
just as much as you love yourself, too!
It's Blessed to seek peace
with every person you meet,
To be grateful for all you're given,
and cheerfully give to orphans, widows,
and those in need.
You Should be the father your kids deserve,
And honor your own parents,
even when they do get on your nerves!
We Ought to be honest,
don't tell or live a lie,
And that includes the vow to be faithful
for better and for worse your entire life!
And we all know it is Wrong to be racist
or discriminate,
to be prejudiced
or speak hate.
And when Freedom and Justice for All is threatened,
it's right to rise up
and take a stand for Goodness sake!
But why?
If there's no God, then all things are permitted,
and then it's just might makes right
in the fight of the survival of the fittest!
But do you really think the conscience
is just an accident of evolution?
I’m sorry, but the drive to survive and reproduce
is NOT a satisfying solution!
Think about it!
What do your selfish genes profit
by laying down your life for your friends?
Or staying loyal to just one mate
all the way to the very end?
It doesn't add up!
And neither does morality based on majority rules
because sometimes the majority is a group of Nazis
or some other crowd of wicked fools!
Don't you see?
We're all fallen sons of Adam
and daughters of Eve!
And we're all made in God's image
with the same built-in ability to perceive
There are Holy, Divine Commands
That apply to all women and every single man!
True for YOU
Regardless of orientation, age, gender, ethnicity, or race!
True for YOU
No matter what your personal preference, opinion, or taste!
And His Law teaches us
the most important lesson we can ever learn…
That no matter how hard we work,
salvation is not something we could ever earn!
You see,
the cost for sin is death.
And we can't afford to pay that price!
But the free gift of God is forgiveness
and eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ!
All you have to do is believe it.
Come as you are,
Confess your sins and receive it.
And this Hope will be yours!
END
Lyrics composed by Wesley Hardin, MA, PA-C
Background Music: "The Adam Project" by Rob Simonsen
Wesley Hardin earned a Masters Degree in Christian Theology from Wheaton College and a Masters Degree in medicine from Wayne State University. He taught middle school and high school science in inner-city Chicago and Detroit for 6 years, and then went on to become a Physician Assistant and has practiced as a medical provider in Family Medicine for the past 13 years. He has had a lifelong passion for Christian Apologetics, which is giving a rational defense for the Truth of Christianity. He started Meaningful Science to help people to practice real science with real faith. Check out meaningfulscience.com for more info!

[@Karenmusic509]

Wow Wes! That is incredibly powerful and well spoken! Hope from Within offers such great insight! Definitely love it and so worth listening. I will share this with others
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[@meaningfulscience]

Glad you enjoyed it!