"The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making
wise the simple; the statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the
LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes..." (Psalm 19:7-8)
After ten years of patient work, experts in London have finished what is said to be the most
perfect yardstick in the world. It is made of platinum and iridium, and was designed to be used as
the standard of the British government. Every year for ten years it will be examined and if it varies
by a millionth of an inch it will be rejected.
We pose simple but important questions for the experts in London: "What measuring device will
be used every year to measure your 'most perfect yardstick'?" "If your 'most perfect yardstick' is
found to vary a millionth of an inch by some other measuring device, is not the other measuring
device more perfect than the one you have made?"
The Bible is the Christian's complete and final standard in all matters of faith and practice. Its principles never change, and its precepts abide forever. Indeed, the law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul, and rejoicing the heart.