Values

 

We often see references to “family values” or “Asian values,” or the like—generally meant as praise. 

Yet this makes no sense: it means we are valuing a value. On what grounds?

If values are a matter of choice, on what basis can that choice be made?

Values must be objective, or they are meaningless.

Values must also be ultimate, or they are meaningless. If not ultimate, they are not values in themselves, but are assigned value.

Ultimately, there must be value itself, by which all else is valued.

Ultimate value is God. This is a simple matter of definition.

Seeking ultimate value is called worship—worth-ship.