If I refuse to change my position in defense of abortion despite knowing that God holds all life precious, then I am a stubborn sinner. If I refuse to change my position on the inerrancy of scripture, then I am standing firm on the rock. The relativist would say these are equivalent actions only differentiated by a point of view. I disagree. The absolute for all of us is God and all things are compared to Him. The first is wrong and the second is right. These are not moral equivalents.

I point out this scenario to explain that changing your mind in and of itself is not bad. It’s what you are changing your mind to that can be judged. Consider Jesus’ parable of the two sons:

“What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’

‘I will not,’ he answered, but later changed his mind and went.

Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go.” Matthew 21:28-30

You see, you can change your mind to do right or change your mind to do wrong. Where you came from doesn’t affect your final grade in the action. It’s where you’re headed to.

The first son was off on the wrong foot, but reconsidered. He decided to obey and, thereby, did what his father wanted. He corrected his course. The second son started off right, but then fell short. He decided to disobey and, therefore, did not do what his father wanted. He put himself off course.

Who is in the better position to do more for his father? Who would be said to be obedient? Who was on the right path at the end?

I admire those who stand their ground in the face of opposition, but there is no honor in defending unrighteousness. You must be standing firm for what is holy. If you aren’t, now may be the time to change your mind.