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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Monday, October 10, 2016
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“When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice, but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.” (Proverbs 29:2, LEB).
The Bible says that those who embrace God, and that for which He stands, receive the right to be called His children. Such people are considered righteous because, with the power of God working within them, they turn their backs on worldliness, and their faces toward holiness. They daily adopt the mindset of Jesus.
When I think of this principle in the context of today’s proverb, Joseph comes to mind. Can you imagine what a society we’d enjoy if there were numerous people with Joseph-like qualities running the country? What if there was a man or woman president like Joseph? What if the Supreme Court were supplied with justices with the mind and commitment of Joseph? What if all or most of our lawmakers were like Joseph? Would the people rejoice? He was a righteous man whom the Lord entrusted with wisdom to lead the people of Egypt through seven years of plenty and seven years of extreme famine. He was so connected to the mind of his God that even those from surrounding areas could go to Egypt to be fed. Joseph’s commitment to God was beneficial to far more people than his immediate sphere of influence.
I need not detail to you the detriment to local and larger society having numerous people in positions of influence who don’t respect God can be. Nero, Hitler, and Herod the tetrarch come to mind. Rulers over nations where religious and civil liberties are routinely trampled are case studies for the negative impact institutionalized disrespect for the sacred can be.
Which society would you rather support? Would you rather support a society of evil where wickedness is embraced at the highest levels? Or would you prefer to contribute to a society where integrity, honor, and respect prevail? Is there anything you can do today or in the near future to show your support and respect for righteousness to prevail?
—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
#civicduty #seektheLord #askforwisdom
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Monday, October 10, 2016
Audio Link:
“When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice, but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.” (Proverbs 29:2, LEB).
The Bible says that those who embrace God, and that for which He stands, receive the right to be called His children. Such people are considered righteous because, with the power of God working within them, they turn their backs on worldliness, and their faces toward holiness. They daily adopt the mindset of Jesus.
When I think of this principle in the context of today’s proverb, Joseph comes to mind. Can you imagine what a society we’d enjoy if there were numerous people with Joseph-like qualities running the country? What if there was a man or woman president like Joseph? What if the Supreme Court were supplied with justices with the mind and commitment of Joseph? What if all or most of our lawmakers were like Joseph? Would the people rejoice? He was a righteous man whom the Lord entrusted with wisdom to lead the people of Egypt through seven years of plenty and seven years of extreme famine. He was so connected to the mind of his God that even those from surrounding areas could go to Egypt to be fed. Joseph’s commitment to God was beneficial to far more people than his immediate sphere of influence.
I need not detail to you the detriment to local and larger society having numerous people in positions of influence who don’t respect God can be. Nero, Hitler, and Herod the tetrarch come to mind. Rulers over nations where religious and civil liberties are routinely trampled are case studies for the negative impact institutionalized disrespect for the sacred can be.
Which society would you rather support? Would you rather support a society of evil where wickedness is embraced at the highest levels? Or would you prefer to contribute to a society where integrity, honor, and respect prevail? Is there anything you can do today or in the near future to show your support and respect for righteousness to prevail?
—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
#civicduty #seektheLord #askforwisdom
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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Monday, October 10, 2016
Audio Link:
“When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice, but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.” (Proverbs 29:2, LEB).
The Bible says that those who embrace God, and that for which He stands, receive the right to be called His children. Such people are considered righteous because, with the power of God working within them, they turn their backs on worldliness, and their faces toward holiness. They daily adopt the mindset of Jesus.
When I think of this principle in the context of today’s proverb, Joseph comes to mind. Can you imagine what a society we’d enjoy if there were numerous people with Joseph-like qualities running the country? What if there was a man or woman president like Joseph? What if the Supreme Court were supplied with justices with the mind and commitment of Joseph? What if all or most of our lawmakers were like Joseph? Would the people rejoice? He was a righteous man whom the Lord entrusted with wisdom to lead the people of Egypt through seven years of plenty and seven years of extreme famine. He was so connected to the mind of his God that even those from surrounding areas could go to Egypt to be fed. Joseph’s commitment to God was beneficial to far more people than his immediate sphere of influence.
I need not detail to you the detriment to local and larger society having numerous people in positions of influence who don’t respect God can be. Nero, Hitler, and Herod the tetrarch come to mind. Rulers over nations where religious and civil liberties are routinely trampled are case studies for the negative impact institutionalized disrespect for the sacred can be.
Which society would you rather support? Would you rather support a society of evil where wickedness is embraced at the highest levels? Or would you prefer to contribute to a society where integrity, honor, and respect prevail? Is there anything you can do today or in the near future to show your support and respect for righteousness to prevail?
—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
#civicduty #seektheLord #askforwisdom
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Monday, October 10, 2016
Audio Link:
“When the righteous are numerous, the people will rejoice, but when the wicked are ruling, people will groan.” (Proverbs 29:2, LEB).
The Bible says that those who embrace God, and that for which He stands, receive the right to be called His children. Such people are considered righteous because, with the power of God working within them, they turn their backs on worldliness, and their faces toward holiness. They daily adopt the mindset of Jesus.
When I think of this principle in the context of today’s proverb, Joseph comes to mind. Can you imagine what a society we’d enjoy if there were numerous people with Joseph-like qualities running the country? What if there was a man or woman president like Joseph? What if the Supreme Court were supplied with justices with the mind and commitment of Joseph? What if all or most of our lawmakers were like Joseph? Would the people rejoice? He was a righteous man whom the Lord entrusted with wisdom to lead the people of Egypt through seven years of plenty and seven years of extreme famine. He was so connected to the mind of his God that even those from surrounding areas could go to Egypt to be fed. Joseph’s commitment to God was beneficial to far more people than his immediate sphere of influence.
I need not detail to you the detriment to local and larger society having numerous people in positions of influence who don’t respect God can be. Nero, Hitler, and Herod the tetrarch come to mind. Rulers over nations where religious and civil liberties are routinely trampled are case studies for the negative impact institutionalized disrespect for the sacred can be.
Which society would you rather support? Would you rather support a society of evil where wickedness is embraced at the highest levels? Or would you prefer to contribute to a society where integrity, honor, and respect prevail? Is there anything you can do today or in the near future to show your support and respect for righteousness to prevail?
—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
#civicduty #seektheLord #askforwisdom