May 31: Straight Walking in a Crooked World
Read Psalm 119:9
The game show host asked his question carefully, "Which do we need more, the sun or the moon?"
The contestant thought long and hard about this one. Her answer meant the difference between a win and a loss. With a tilt of her head and a sheepish smile, she spoke cautiously, "We need the moon more . . . because it shines at night when it's dark. We don't need the sun during the day because it's light anyway!"
The game was over. She was a loser because she didn't know where light actually came from.
While almost everyone realizes where light comes from, many people don't realize the source of true spiritual light. Because spiritual light comes only from God, people who don't know God aren't able to live in an enlightened way. Rather than make decisions that reflect God's light, they stumble around in spiritual darkness, trying to satisfy themselves. Often these people tend to believe that there is no standard of right and wrong at all. They claim that right and wrong are just a personal matter, and what's impure for one is pure for another.
Think About It
God, however, insists that there is right and wrong. How can you keep your life right and pure? How can you decide right and wrong for yourself? Should you talk to friends and do what they say? Should you follow the majority opinion? Should you take your cues from T.V. and movies?
Psalm 119:9 tells us very clearly that the only way we can make straight choices in a crooked world is to make choices according to God's word. It's not what "feels good," "seems right," "works for me," or "pleases my parents." The only sure guide is the word of the Lord. "Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path" (Psalm 119:105).
Pray About It
Why not pray the prayer of David found in Psalm 119:10: Lord, "I wholeheartedly searched for you. Do not let me wander away from your commandments."
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I love reading the Bible. It takes me places I would never dream of going if I did not read it. It brings me closer to God and His wisdom.
I think of the scripture that says ask for wisdom. To me that means God help me to understand Your word and how to live in this dark world.
I have to be careful or I can become angry at people that don’t have the light, expecting them to follow God. How can they? All they have is me, and you and all who call themselves Christian. That makes me think, am leading them toward light or darkness? God teaches me to lead them toward Him.
How do I know, I read it in His Word, the Bible? Do you read the Bible daily? Or do you believe you have enough wisdom for today? That is what it is saying to God, I don’t need your wisdom today, and I can handle it all on my own. No, no, no, God wants us to depend on Him daily. The Bible teaches me His ways and gives me the power to follow.
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Reading His Holy Word together,
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