27 JUL 23 Thursday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“For you refuse my discipline and treat my words like trash. Repent, all of you who forget me, or I will tear you apart, and no one will help you. But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God.” Psalm 50:17, 22-23
Have you been offended before? That’s a funny question today since everyone seems to be offended about something. We know what it is like and how that feels. It is not pleasant and we desire apologies, satisfaction, or straight-up revenge if we are honest. The offended party must learn to have thick skin and have some patience. The offender must learn to keep accounts short by correcting wrongs they have done quickly rather than letting them fester.
As we look at social media and the news, we see the root causes of the problems in our culture. (USA) We sin. We do evil. It affects the people around us. Most people don’t see what they do as evil or bad, it is merely preference and freedom being exercised. The moral compass of our society is broken and we lack love for our neighbor. There is One that is offended by how we live our lives and the condition of our hearts.
God hates all sin and evil that we do. It is actually a sin against God first, even though we sin against our neighbor. He has written his law on our hearts and we know what is right and wrong. He has given us his word in the Bible too, but we treat them like trash and do the offensive thing. God calls all people to repent of their sins and turn to Jesus for salvation. Without Jesus, you will perish in your sins and suffer in hell. Nobody wants that! You need to check yourself before you wreck yourself.
Are you ignoring God’s claim on your life? Do you treat his word with contempt?
Reading Plan: Psalm 50; 1 Sam. 28:3-20; Acts 15:1-11; Mark 5:1-20
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