God Speaks, We Listen

Psalm 46:6 says that God "utters His voice" and "the earth melts". Sheer power. In Isaiah 55:8-13 God declares that His thoughts and ways are as high above ours as the heavens are from the earth. That means there is no comparison between our puny thoughts and God's. His Word reveals His thoughts and ways. So why is it we have the audacity to raise our thoughts and ways above His by saying things like "I would never believe in a God who would do such and such" or "I'd never be a part of a church that does this or that"? When did our preferences and opinions get promoted to such an exalted position? What arrogance to assume that just because we think it or feel it it must be gospel truth. We had better make sure that the things we encourage, discourage, cling to, or stay away from, are things the Bible encourages, discourages, says to cling to or stay away from. We do not want to be found opposing God with our blanket declarations. If scripture truly is your only rule for faith and practice, if you truly believe it is the all-sufficient authoritative Word of God, then make sure the definitive statements you make are found there. Here's the way it is supposed to be: God speaks and decrees, we listen and respond.