A Diploma Doesn’t Mean Done
As graduation season is upon us, we celebrate those close to us that have reached a milestone in their lives. They have completed all requirements to accept the diploma or degree they have worked so hard for over the last few years. The study was intense at times, with moments of doubt, possibly wondering if they could do it. It’s such a great moment when all the work has paid off and the congratulations are passed out for a job well done. However, this does not mean they are completely done learning, but only ready for the next journey in life.
This is similar to the battle for your worldview. The Lord calls each of us to renew our mind with His (Romans 12:2). This is a process that may take some time and hard work. To actually receive a Biblical worldview, it takes great study of His Word in an effort to replace our worldview with His. It will be harder at times when truths from the Word fly in the face of present culture or “scientific” thought. There will be moments of doubt when Satan tries his best to draw you away from the Truth. He will try to discourage you through slick sounding arguments and seemingly obvious evidence that the Bible is not telling the truth. Yet, when one’s worldview foundation is established on His Word with great work and devotion, a moment will come when it will pay off, when that foundation stands in the midst of a great battle for truth – in a battle that might lead a weaker foundation to crumble and fall away.
I would continue to argue that an ongoing study of Genesis is just the hard work needed to establish that firm foundation that will not crumble. As a degree or diploma does not mean you have learned all that there is to know, so it’s true of a Biblical worldview and its completion. This is a life-long accomplishment with the Word of God guiding and directing your worldview daily. This battle will never cease until He returns, so our study, devotion and desire to grow more like the One who has saved us shall never cease either.
