"No Need for Amendments"

“No Need for Amendments”

 

The United States Constitution is likely the greatest political document ever written. It has stood the test of time as our nation’s standard since 1789. However, the myriad of changes in every area of life over more than two centuries has necessitated its being amended to clarify, correct, and update procedures and policies. Of the thousands of possible amendments which have been suggested only 27 have been adopted. (The last one, ratified in 1992, has to do with congressional salaries.) Our founding fathers possessed amazing wisdom in crafting such a treatise that would serve its constituency so well for so long.

As effective and enduring as our Constitution may be, it’s not perfect—if it were no amendments would ever be needed. Why is it flawed? Because it was fashioned by fallible human beings and therefore prone to error. There’s only one document of which this isn’t true: The Bible. Why? Let it speak for itself: “…No prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophets themselves…It was the Holy Spirit who moved the prophets to speak from God.” (2 Peter 1:20-21, NLT); “Every word of God is flawless….” (Proverbs 30:5). Look at it in another way: would our Holy God Who cannot lie (Titus 1:2) give us a written message that’s not completely true and trustworthy? Think of the implications if He did!

Even though God makes it clear that there’s no need for amendments to His Word He knew some would try to spin it to further their own agenda. But His warning is clear: “Don’t add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.” (Proverbs 30:6). What’s already perfect doesn’t need changing so it’s futile for anyone to try to do so—they’ll lost every time. We must accept and obey what God has said: “Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.” (Psalm 119:89).

 

Blessings!

Jim McMillan