Who rules in our heart?
TODAY'S PROVERB: A righteous person considers justice for the poor. The wicked one has no such concern. Proverbs 29:7
Yesterday, we spoke of GOD's justice. His justice applies to the poor or wealthy or anyone in between. His judgment is pure and with purpose--to bring order to His kingdom.
He cannot be bribed. He gives mercy because He can see into our hearts and knows that the act of mercy can change lives.
When humanity tries to employ their own version of GOD's justice, it corrupts the system. Giving mercy for their own purposes destabilizes the law and incites fear and distrust in those governing and protecting us.
In today's proverb, the righteous are protectors of the poor to ensure they are treated fairly. In our world, those that seek to corrupt GOD's kingdom, manipulate the poor and the wealthy by giving mercy and favors without responsibility.
As Leviticus makes clear, favoring the poor OR the wealthy corrupts justice.
It's a fine line to walk for those in the justice system. To perform these tasks without GOD's wisdom, discernment, knowledge, and understanding is impossible.
That's why we should pray for those who "rule" over us (1 Timothy 2:2).
May righteousness rule, my friends.
Proverbs 29:7, Tree of Life Bible Society, Tree of Life Version - TLV #tlvbible #tlvproverbs
[WATCH MONDAY through FRIDAY LIVE at 8:30EST, Tree of Life Bible Society's CEO, Daniah Greenberg and me, Terri Gillespie, Author dig a little deeper with the book of Proverbs. Watch previous episodes there as well. Stay wise, my friends!]
Yesterday, we spoke of GOD's justice. His justice applies to the poor or wealthy or anyone in between. His judgment is pure and with purpose--to bring order to His kingdom.
He cannot be bribed. He gives mercy because He can see into our hearts and knows that the act of mercy can change lives.
When humanity tries to employ their own version of GOD's justice, it corrupts the system. Giving mercy for their own purposes destabilizes the law and incites fear and distrust in those governing and protecting us.
In today's proverb, the righteous are protectors of the poor to ensure they are treated fairly. In our world, those that seek to corrupt GOD's kingdom, manipulate the poor and the wealthy by giving mercy and favors without responsibility.
As Leviticus makes clear, favoring the poor OR the wealthy corrupts justice.
It's a fine line to walk for those in the justice system. To perform these tasks without GOD's wisdom, discernment, knowledge, and understanding is impossible.
That's why we should pray for those who "rule" over us (1 Timothy 2:2).
May righteousness rule, my friends.
Proverbs 29:7, Tree of Life Bible Society, Tree of Life Version - TLV #tlvbible #tlvproverbs
[WATCH MONDAY through FRIDAY LIVE at 8:30EST, Tree of Life Bible Society's CEO, Daniah Greenberg and me, Terri Gillespie, Author dig a little deeper with the book of Proverbs. Watch previous episodes there as well. Stay wise, my friends!]
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