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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Thursday, March 22, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-03-22-2018
This is devotional thought number 46 in our devotional series titled, “Wisdom for the Ages.”
“Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone, but righteousness rescues from death.” (Proverbs 10:2, HCSB).
You would think that any gain, by virtue of definition, would be profitable. I suppose that is why scammers scam, thieves steal, liars lie, and criminals, well, you know. The matter of ill-gotten gain transcends the paradigm of the common street-level robber. This issue has reached the highest echelons of society, corporate America (and other countries in the world), and government. Unfortunately, it is often the driving force behind capitalism. It’s not that capitalism, in its purest sense, is the culprit responsible for such slackness; it’s just that it sometimes provides the environment to aid and abet this criminality. The route to prosperity and long lasting increase is rooted in honesty , hard work, dedication, and giving more than one takes. The liberal person or entity gains more that they lose.
Notice the contrast in the text. On the one hand, the wise man is discussing the folly of ill-gotten gain. On the other hand, he underscores righteousness as insulation against death. Could it be that gain gotten unlawfully or without integrity was as a result of unrighteousness and will lead to death? Could it be that this behaviour or life pattern is a deadly symptom of a much bigger disease, which if left untreated will lead to eternal death?
Whose righteousness rescues us from death? The Bible says, “In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” (Jeremiah 23:6). “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:30–31). “For we too were once foolish, disobedient, misled, enslaved to various passions and desires, spending our lives in evil and envy, hateful and hating one another. But “when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared, he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us in full measure through Jesus Christ our Savior.” (Titus 3:3–6, NET). The righteousness of God in Jesus Christ rescues us from eternal death. Ill-gotten gain lasts momentarily, but when we surrender all to God and then receive the righteousness of Christ, we will remain forever in God’s presence; even our redeemed souls.
A word to the foolish is wasteful. A word to the wise is sufficient.—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Thursday, March 22, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-03-22-2018
This is devotional thought number 46 in our devotional series titled, “Wisdom for the Ages.”
“Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone, but righteousness rescues from death.” (Proverbs 10:2, HCSB).
You would think that any gain, by virtue of definition, would be profitable. I suppose that is why scammers scam, thieves steal, liars lie, and criminals, well, you know. The matter of ill-gotten gain transcends the paradigm of the common street-level robber. This issue has reached the highest echelons of society, corporate America (and other countries in the world), and government. Unfortunately, it is often the driving force behind capitalism. It’s not that capitalism, in its purest sense, is the culprit responsible for such slackness; it’s just that it sometimes provides the environment to aid and abet this criminality. The route to prosperity and long lasting increase is rooted in honesty , hard work, dedication, and giving more than one takes. The liberal person or entity gains more that they lose.
Notice the contrast in the text. On the one hand, the wise man is discussing the folly of ill-gotten gain. On the other hand, he underscores righteousness as insulation against death. Could it be that gain gotten unlawfully or without integrity was as a result of unrighteousness and will lead to death? Could it be that this behaviour or life pattern is a deadly symptom of a much bigger disease, which if left untreated will lead to eternal death?
Whose righteousness rescues us from death? The Bible says, “In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” (Jeremiah 23:6). “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:30–31). “For we too were once foolish, disobedient, misled, enslaved to various passions and desires, spending our lives in evil and envy, hateful and hating one another. But “when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared, he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us in full measure through Jesus Christ our Savior.” (Titus 3:3–6, NET). The righteousness of God in Jesus Christ rescues us from eternal death. Ill-gotten gain lasts momentarily, but when we surrender all to God and then receive the righteousness of Christ, we will remain forever in God’s presence; even our redeemed souls.
A word to the foolish is wasteful. A word to the wise is sufficient.—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
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Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Thursday, March 22, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-03-22-2018
This is devotional thought number 46 in our devotional series titled, “Wisdom for the Ages.”
“Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone, but righteousness rescues from death.” (Proverbs 10:2, HCSB).
You would think that any gain, by virtue of definition, would be profitable. I suppose that is why scammers scam, thieves steal, liars lie, and criminals, well, you know. The matter of ill-gotten gain transcends the paradigm of the common street-level robber. This issue has reached the highest echelons of society, corporate America (and other countries in the world), and government. Unfortunately, it is often the driving force behind capitalism. It’s not that capitalism, in its purest sense, is the culprit responsible for such slackness; it’s just that it sometimes provides the environment to aid and abet this criminality. The route to prosperity and long lasting increase is rooted in honesty , hard work, dedication, and giving more than one takes. The liberal person or entity gains more that they lose.
Notice the contrast in the text. On the one hand, the wise man is discussing the folly of ill-gotten gain. On the other hand, he underscores righteousness as insulation against death. Could it be that gain gotten unlawfully or without integrity was as a result of unrighteousness and will lead to death? Could it be that this behaviour or life pattern is a deadly symptom of a much bigger disease, which if left untreated will lead to eternal death?
Whose righteousness rescues us from death? The Bible says, “In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” (Jeremiah 23:6). “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:30–31). “For we too were once foolish, disobedient, misled, enslaved to various passions and desires, spending our lives in evil and envy, hateful and hating one another. But “when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared, he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us in full measure through Jesus Christ our Savior.” (Titus 3:3–6, NET). The righteousness of God in Jesus Christ rescues us from eternal death. Ill-gotten gain lasts momentarily, but when we surrender all to God and then receive the righteousness of Christ, we will remain forever in God’s presence; even our redeemed souls.
A word to the foolish is wasteful. A word to the wise is sufficient.—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Thursday, March 22, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-03-22-2018
This is devotional thought number 46 in our devotional series titled, “Wisdom for the Ages.”
“Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone, but righteousness rescues from death.” (Proverbs 10:2, HCSB).
You would think that any gain, by virtue of definition, would be profitable. I suppose that is why scammers scam, thieves steal, liars lie, and criminals, well, you know. The matter of ill-gotten gain transcends the paradigm of the common street-level robber. This issue has reached the highest echelons of society, corporate America (and other countries in the world), and government. Unfortunately, it is often the driving force behind capitalism. It’s not that capitalism, in its purest sense, is the culprit responsible for such slackness; it’s just that it sometimes provides the environment to aid and abet this criminality. The route to prosperity and long lasting increase is rooted in honesty , hard work, dedication, and giving more than one takes. The liberal person or entity gains more that they lose.
Notice the contrast in the text. On the one hand, the wise man is discussing the folly of ill-gotten gain. On the other hand, he underscores righteousness as insulation against death. Could it be that gain gotten unlawfully or without integrity was as a result of unrighteousness and will lead to death? Could it be that this behaviour or life pattern is a deadly symptom of a much bigger disease, which if left untreated will lead to eternal death?
Whose righteousness rescues us from death? The Bible says, “In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” (Jeremiah 23:6). “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:30–31). “For we too were once foolish, disobedient, misled, enslaved to various passions and desires, spending our lives in evil and envy, hateful and hating one another. But “when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared, he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us in full measure through Jesus Christ our Savior.” (Titus 3:3–6, NET). The righteousness of God in Jesus Christ rescues us from eternal death. Ill-gotten gain lasts momentarily, but when we surrender all to God and then receive the righteousness of Christ, we will remain forever in God’s presence; even our redeemed souls.
A word to the foolish is wasteful. A word to the wise is sufficient.—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)