Rights.

Tomorrow's never promised, but it is we swear
Think we holding our own, just a fist full of air
God has never been obligated to give us life
If we fought for our rights, we'd be in hell tonight
Mere sinners own nothing but a fierce hand
We never loved Him, we pushed away His pierced hands
I rejected His love, grace, kindness, and mercy
Dying of thirst, yet willing to die thirsty

 You know, sometimes I think we miss the point.  We focus so much on ourselves that we never think about the bigger picture.

God created us.  It's not like we were walking along in our own lives and God decided that He wanted to be a part of our lives.  He has loved us since before we were born.  And He has been eagerly anticipating the time that we would realize our need for Him and submit our lives to His control.

If we really get down to the basics, there is absolutely no difference between a businessman living in New York City and a young mother walking miles every day to try to find clean water for her children in the Gobi Desert.  We were all created by God to do specific tasks, all with His Kingdom as the final goal.  The "differences" really lie in the way that sin has altered our perceptions of reality.  American society as a whole looks at the prominent businessman as being successful and the young mother as disadvantaged.  But what if God is most glorified when the young mother provides clean water for her family?  What if God was grieved every time the businessman stayed late at work again and missed another family dinner?

When was the last time we asked ourselves what would glorify God the most in our lives?  Is He glorified when we live only for ourselves, seeking the pleasure and comfort that we innately desire?  Or would He be more glorified in our lives if we gave up a few of the things that we have come to feel entitled to in order to advance His Kingdom?

Back to the basics: we are not entitled to anything.  Nothing.  In fact, we deserve to be eternally condemned for our daily and egregious sins.

The Bible clearly states that marriage is to be between a man and a woman for life.  That's it.  No if's, and's, or but's about it.  God is glorified in marriages that follow the true definition.  God is grieved when people give in to their sinful nature and turn to adultery, in any form.  There is absolutely no basis for people to fight for "marriage equality."  God created marriages to be equal: 1 man + 1 woman = 1 marriage.  It is complete ignorance for someone to say that they should be able to marry whomever they love...male or female.  Come on, people.  

You want to fight for your rights?  Alright, the only thing you have a right to is condemnation.  

Even when we accept Christ as our Savior, turn from our sins, and begin living our lives to glorify God, we are only considered righteous because Christ took upon Himself the punishment for our sins.  We have no rights, in and of ourselves.  We are entitled to the inheritance that God has promised us through Christ Jesus.  If you want to feel entitled, boast in that truth.