How to Correct a Wrong - Part 1

The early Church is a good example of how God works from internal to external. No one made the disciples of the early Church preach to every man who would listen. These things happened as Christ lived in these men and as they submitted to Him.

Given, then, that God works from internal to external, how are wrongs made right in society?

First, we must examine the individual. How does the individual correct a wrong? He must first understand that a wrong exists (do I sound like a commercial for AA?). How does the individual come to this conclusion? We already addressed the Law of Nature in this, that we can clearly see laws that govern good and evil around us. Further, the Scriptures help us see God's view of good and evil, right and wrong.

The 1828 declares (in the root of the words) that:
Right is straight, true, in line with the will of God
Wrong is twisted, corrupted, out of line with the will of God

I challenge you to look up 'good' and 'evil' in the 1828 as well.

A simple reading of the Scriptures will not, however, bring about a change. The heart must be engaged. I dare say that great pagan philosophers have read the Bible. But by definition, the pagan hears the truth and chooses to reject it. (There's that word again, 'choose.')

So the individual, in seeking God's direction from the Scripture, will learn from the Holy Spirit what it is that needs changing. In God's goodness, He usually only gives us a little at a time. I shudder to think what would have happened if I'd had to change everything at once! But once a wrong has been perceived, then the conscience is engaged, so that we can choose a new path. Knowing the wrong, it would be sin to continue in it.

For the training of children, the Scripture is full of instruction, and so as not to step on any toes, I will not address it. However, it has long been understood that children 'catch' what they learn. How is that? By observing us. We model for them what we believe. Do we have to be perfect then? By no means! Instead, we must model seeking the Lord and repenting of the wrongs he shows us. In this way, we model growth in the Lord.

I'll have to address correcting a wrong in society later - I'm out of time. (Are we still on the subject of conscience? Well, yes!)