Tag: Biblical Truth

God Speaks on Deconstruction

In today’s world, deconstruction has become a common response to the discomfort many feel when confronted with aspects of the Christian faith that challenge modern sensibilities. Often, people begin to question, and eventually reject, core doctrines or moral teachings because they believe God’s ways don’t align with what they perceive to be loving, just, or fair. This mindset assumes that God is somehow flawed, outdated, or wrong—leading people to attempt to remake Him in their own image, according to their own standards.

But this approach is nothing new. In Ezekiel 18:25-29, God directly addresses the Israelites’ complaints that His ways were not just. The people argued that their understanding of justice was superior to God’s, but the Lord responded with a sobering truth: it is not God who is unjust, but humanity that fails to understand His perfect ways.

Ezekiel 18:25-29 (NLT):

“Yet you say, ‘The Lord isn’t doing what’s right!’ Listen to me, O people of Israel. Am I the one not doing what’s right, or is it you? … And yet the people of Israel keep saying, ‘The Lord isn’t doing what’s right!’ O people of Israel, it is you who are not doing what’s right, not I.”

Deconstruction promises a “better” version of God—one who aligns more closely with our own ideals, a deity built in our image rather than the other way around. However, this pursuit is nothing more than a false promise. Instead of leading to greater freedom or understanding, it ultimately leads to confusion and spiritual disillusionment. The tragic irony is that, in attempting to make God more palatable to our modern tastes, we strip away the very essence of who He is—His holiness, justice, and truth.

When we find ourselves at odds with God’s commands or character, the problem isn’t with God; it’s with our limited understanding. The call for every believer is not to reshape the faith to fit our preferences but to submit ourselves to God’s perfect will, trusting that His ways, though often mysterious, are always right.

Deconstruction may offer the allure of a more accommodating faith, but it is a hollow promise. A God remade in our image is powerless to save, transform, or offer the eternal life we seek. Instead, we must cling to the true God, whose ways are higher than our ways and whose thoughts are higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:9). Only in Him do we find the fullness of life, grace, and truth.

Loving People to Death

Ezekiel 13:22 says, “You have discouraged the righteous with your lies, but I didn’t want them to be sad. And you have encouraged the wicked by promising them life, even though they continue in their sins” (NLT). This passage is a sharp rebuke against false prophets who, rather than warning the people of the consequences of their sinful ways, offer them false comfort and assurance. The prophets are telling people what they want to hear, rather than the truth that could save them.

Today, well-meaning Christians sometimes fall into a similar trap by embracing the world’s self-centered version of “love.” In an attempt to be compassionate or inclusive, they may affirm lifestyles and behaviors that are clearly contrary to God’s Word. Whether it’s affirming same-sex unions or advocating for surgical transitions for minors, these actions often stem from a desire to be loving and supportive. However, when such affirmations contradict biblical teachings, they promise life when there is only death.

True love does not ignore the truth. Jesus loved sinners deeply, yet He never affirmed their sin. Instead, He called them to repentance, knowing that true life is found not in indulging sinful desires but in turning away from them and following God. To offer false assurances in the name of love is to abandon the very foundation of the gospel, which calls for repentance and transformation through Christ.

As Christians, we are called to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). This means we must stand firm on biblical truth, even when it’s unpopular, while also showing compassion and grace. Our goal should be to point people to the life that is truly life—life that is found in Christ alone. By doing so, we fulfill our duty as followers of Jesus, guiding others away from the path of destruction and toward the path of life.