Simply Aim Higher
December 5, 2024
DAILY PROVERB:
Proverbs 29:26-27
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:
You simply cannot please everyone, no matter how hard you try; it’s an inherent challenge. The reason for this is articulated in our verses today.
When someone who does not know and love the Lord as their Saviour gains rule or authority, those who do love the Lord are often dissatisfied. The desires of an unjust person frequently do not align with scripture, making a believer in Christ uncomfortable.
Conversely, if a Christian attains a position of authority, the world may hold animosity towards them. This is because followers of Christ often oppose much of what the world seeks to do.
We witness this dynamic daily in the United States of America, where major political disputes revolve around Biblical issues like abortion, gay and transgender rights, and the Home School vs. Public School debate, regarding what should be taught to our children. Even in publicly funded schools, there is often disagreement over the curriculum. For instance, in 2003, Judge Roy Moore was instructed to remove a Ten Commandments statue from a public courthouse rotunda as it was deemed unconstitutional, citing that not everyone adhered to those beliefs. The phrase “One nation under God” in the United States pledge has also faced debate and near removal. Coins bearing the inscription “In God We Trust” are under scrutiny in courtrooms for potentially violating someone’s rights and being in need of alteration.
In Solomon’s concluding words in these 29 Proverbs, he makes a simple yet enduring observation. “An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.”
THE WORD WALKING IN ME:
So, how do we know what to do? Verse 26 offers a clue: we shouldn’t seek the favor of men. True wisdom in every matter and right judgment come from the Lord. Let’s aim higher and strive to please God.
Who are you aiming to please with your life?
IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:
Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?
Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?
What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?
GOD TALKING TO ME: December 5, 2024
THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
Galatians
Proverbs 29:26 – 27
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Author: admin
Author of LIHW Daily Devotions, and President of Living In His Word Ministries.
