4 Cultural Myths God's Word Refutes

The Bible: Our Roadmap for Life

God’s Word—the Bible, Scripture—is more than just a book. It’s our roadmap for life. Think of it as the GPS of the soul. It never fails, never gets outdated, and always points us in the right direction. Like Google Maps, it reroutes us when we wander, whispers “recalculating” when we drift off course, and lights up our path with stop signs, yield signs, green lights, and red lights that protect us and guide us forward.

The Bible is not optional—it’s essential. In a world flooded with noise, opinions, and shifting values, Scripture is our anchor of truth. It exposes the lies of culture and replaces them with God’s unchanging wisdom. Today, let’s look at four cultural myths that Scripture directly refutes.

1. “Truth is relative.”
   Biblical Truth: Truth is not fluid—it’s rooted in the very nature of God.
   
   In today’s culture, phrases like “you do you” and “your truth is your truth” are celebrated. But Scripture declares with authority that there is only one truth, and it comes from God.
   
   “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.” John 17:17
   “Jesus said… ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life.’” John 14:6
   
   God’s Word doesn’t shift with cultural tides or evolve with opinion polls. It is eternal, trustworthy, and always relevant.
   
   
2. “You are enough on your own.”
   Biblical Truth: On our own, we are not enough. But in Christ, we have everything we need.
   
   This message sounds empowering, but it denies the Gospel. The truth is—we can’t save ourselves. We can’t be “enough” by human effort. Yet in Christ, our insufficiency meets His all-sufficiency.
   
   “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5
   “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
   
   Our strength isn’t found in striving—it’s found in surrender.
   
   
3. “You only live once (YOLO), so live for yourself.”
   Biblical Truth: Life is not about indulgence—it’s about eternal purpose.
   
   Yes, we only live once, but that one life isn’t meant for selfish gain. It’s meant to glorify God and prepare for eternity.
   
   “It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment.” Hebrews 9:27
   “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21
   
   Living for self feels liberating, but it leads to emptiness. Living for Christ brings true fulfillment and everlasting joy.
   
   
4. “Money and success will make you happy.”
   Biblical Truth: True joy is not found in possessions but in Christ.
   
   The world preaches that happiness comes from wealth, recognition, or achievement. But Scripture pulls back the curtain—success fades, possessions perish, and none of it satisfies.
   
   “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” Matthew 16:26
   “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” 1 Timothy 6:6
   
   ​Lasting joy doesn’t come from climbing ladders or collecting treasures. It comes from abiding in Christ.

God’s Word is our ultimate compass. It teaches, corrects, trains, and equips us for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16–17). It shows us how to live—not just temporarily, but eternally.

So let’s tune out the myths and tune into the truth. Let Scripture reroute us when we drift. Let it be our stop sign when we need to pause, our green light when God says go, and our gentle nudge when it’s time to yield.

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105

When we follow God’s roadmap, we don’t just avoid getting lost—we arrive exactly where He wants us to be.

​In a world filled with shifting values and cultural myths, which of these four lies are you most tempted to believe—and how can God’s Word help you anchor your life in His unchanging truth?