"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.