Sun 9:30a Class; 10:30a Worship; 11:35a Communion
Bible Bites
Righteous Judgment
He said to the judges, “Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD who is with you when you render judgment. Now then let the fear of the LORD be upon you; be very careful what you do, for the LORD our God will have no part in unrighteousness or partiality or the taking of a bribe.” (2 Chronicles 19:6-7)
Jehoshaphat’s advice to the judges of Israel is good advice for us all. Be careful when you judge – your own opinion of a person or circumstance shouldn’t matter – instead, ask what the LORD has to say.
Our ethics should be based upon impartial truth and adherence to God’s ways, not our own. Our view of other people should be the same. How would God view your neighbor or your friend or your child or your enemy? Do likewise.
And lastly, be un-bribable. Make sure that your view of the world isn’t clouded by selfish gain. Don’t decide what is right or who is right based upon whether you like them or whether you like the consequences.
As Jesus said, “Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.” (John 7:24)
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites
This Week’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 16-25; Psalm 47; Proverbs 16
This year, #Biblebites are looking at lessons from the history of the Old Testament. Each week reads a section of history with a Psalm to meditate on and a dash of Proverbs to dwell upon. If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2024-vision
