Recent research from the Barna Group reveals that many American adults are uncertain about determining right from wrong, grappling with whether truth is relative or absolute. Fifty-seven percent of American adults believe that knowing what is right or wrong is a matter of personal experience. Seventy-four percent of Millennials agree that whatever is right for your life or works best for you is the only truth you can know, compared to only thirty-eight percent of Elders. A significant number of Americans view morality as a matter of cultural consensus, with sixty-five percent agreeing that every culture must determine acceptable morality for its people, a view more strongly supported by Millennials than by Elders, Boomers, or Gen-Xers. While most American adults acknowledge culture's role in establishing moral norms, fifty-nine percent also believe that absolute moral truths exist which are the same for all people in all situations, without exception. Two-thirds of American adults either consider moral truth relative to circumstances or have not given it much thought, while about one-third believes moral truth is absolute. Half of Millennials are more likely than other age cohorts to say moral truth is relative, whereas Boomers are most likely to assert that moral truth is absolute, and Elders are more prone to admit they have never considered the issue. Americans are both concerned about the nation's moral condition and confused about morality itself, as Christian moral norms are increasingly discarded in favor of a morality of self-fulfillment, which has become the culture's new moral code, prioritizing finding yourself and living by what's right for you.

The Israelitish nations today have entered a new era where universal absolute morality is no longer the standard of proper conduct. Traditionally, government law enforcement protected public health, safety, and morals by prohibiting or restricting prostitution, pornography, sexual sins, gambling, and recreational drug use. However, there is a steady erosion of these moral laws, challenged by liberal leaders who argue that morality cannot be legislated in a free society where freedom is supreme and no one can impose morality on another. They claim true liberty allows individuals to create their own values and morality, leading to twisted reasoning that lacks a reference to God, the supreme Lawgiver. Without His law, civil law loses authority and vitality, as seen in nations like Canada, declared a secular, worldly nation by its Chief Justice, separating law from morality and prioritizing individual rights over moral standards. Society increasingly views morality as a private matter, designating areas like sexuality as personal, with legal concerns limited to harm and consent, ignoring age or broader moral implications. This starkly contrasts with what God instructed the descendants of Israel, emphasizing severe consequences for perversions and the responsibility of communities to stand against them. The notion of private morality fails to hold when life cannot be divided into public and private spheres; individuals are responsible to God and fellow man in all aspects of life. Personal sins affect entire nations and the world, revealing that morality is always imposed, whether by God's standards or human reasoning. The secular myth that personal behavior does not impact public morality is false; disintegrated individuals create disintegrated communities, unable to sustain virtuous character or trust. The rejection of God's law in public institutions, like schools and courts, enforces a supposed neutrality that opposes His morality, leading to a culture of death through practices like abortion and euthanasia, justified by distorted views of human nature. Biblical morality and ethics, rooted in living righteously according to God's will, stand in opposition to the world's morality of hate, promoting instead a morality of love as exemplified by Jesus Christ. His teachings fulfill the law, calling for love and service as the essence of ethical conduct. God's morality is imposed on His people, not as a forced social program on the world, but as a standard for His church and a future kingdom of love. As individuals and parents, we must uphold and exemplify His morality, resisting the world's distorted standards, knowing that His morality is the true morality.

Standards of morality are essential for order and harmony, much like standardized weights and measures prevent chaos in commerce. Without unified moral standards, the world has suffered 6,000 years of war, prejudice, suspicion, hatred, perversion, greed, abuse, dishonesty, and a complete breakdown of moral systems. This chaos stems from mankind rejecting the right way to live as set forth by God. The world lacks motivation to adhere to proper moral standards, driven instead by desires for wealth, while differing standards in religion, government, and human rights create division and conflict. However, a time is coming when Jesus Christ will impose His standards and values upon mankind, ensuring they learn to live by them. Until that day, the people of God must maintain and live by these standards in a society that is rapidly deteriorating. God's standards, rooted in the Ten Commandments, form the solid base from which all other principles emanate. These commandments dictate that God and His laws must always be first in our lives, above jobs, possessions, hobbies, friends, or personal desires. Our lives must reflect His nature in every interaction, with each other and the environment. We are to keep God number one, allowing no idol to take precedence, respecting His name, and carrying it with honor and righteousness in all we think, do, and speak. The Sabbath must be kept holy, set apart from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday, refraining from personal pursuits or employment, and focusing on learning more about God. Honoring parents establishes a right relationship with them and with God. We must control anger, as it leads to hatred and strife, recognizing that taking life is an abomination to God, who gives life. In the future, under God's standards, everything will promote life and well-being, with no harm from pollutants or harmful practices. God's standards also address purity in relationships, condemning fornication and adultery, which lead to shattered homes and societal ills. Adhering to these standards would mean no illegitimate children, stable families, and happy marriages as examples for others. Honesty in dealings, not stealing or coveting, would eliminate the need for locks and alarm systems, fostering trust and peace among individuals and nations. Bearing true witness would eradicate deceit, promoting character and trust, while not coveting prevents idolatry and conflict, fostering peace. At this time, God has entrusted these standards to His people, who are called to live by them despite societal decay and the scattering of the church, which can lead to letting down these standards. We are special, chosen by God to bear His name and uphold His standards, understanding truths hidden from the world. As chaos and confusion signal the last days, this is not a time to relax but to press forward, striving for perfection as God desires. We must work out our calling with diligence, overcoming personal flaws and societal pulls, aiming for holiness and righteousness in all we do. Our purpose in the coming Kingdom is to reveal God the Father and Jesus Christ to the world, teaching both practical and spiritual aspects of God's standards to a blind world. We are in training now, learning to live by these standards in a perverted society, preparing to teach and govern immediately upon Christ's return. Satan will attempt to separate God's people from the truth through deceit and discouragement, but by drawing close to God through prayer, fasting, and study, we can stand firm. We are honored with the greatest calling, to bring God's standards to mankind, teaching the world to live in unity with Him and in peace with one another.