Psalm 50:16 English Standard Version (ESV) But to the wicked God says: “What right have you to recite my statutes or take my covenant on your lips?”
Some of my readers have the ability to discern truth. Yesterday’s plea was for my readers to judge my words for themselves. May those judgments be in spirit and in truth, Amen.
Today’s opening verse speaks to the issues of rights granted by God verses those privileges taken by men with other intentions.
Philippians 1:15 English Standard Version (ESV) Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.
Paul speaks to issues he sees in his own time. If we look around us today and examine what is being said with the abiding truth within us, we might discover something more. Some just get it wrong and refuse to submit themselves to Christ’s Lordship. Pride of intellect will often provide convincing arguments but this is not about convincing, it is about revelation.
Psalm 139:23-24 English Standard Version
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts!
24 And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!
False teachers will tell us what to think and urge us to rely on their teachings rather than to submit ourselves to Christ’s Lordship and receive correction about our own thoughts.
False teachings will not stand up to the light of truth. Truth dwells within those who have accepted the Lordship of Jesus Christ in their hearts. Truth will reveal itself even if we have a false thought. This is a blessing that comes from an intimate relationship with our Lord. The closer the relationship the better the communication.
Psalm 25:5 English Standard Version (ESV) Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.