Zechariah 8:16-17 (NIV)
These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and
render true and sound judgment in your courts; do not plot evil against your
neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely I hate all this, declares the LORD.
Micah 6:8 (NIV)
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require
of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
These verses are clear and concise. I’m really not
sure any commentary is necessary. We all know what we should not be
doing. We all know what we should be doing. But at this time in our
nation’s history, more news time seems to reflect the “should not” behaviors, with
less focus on the “should” behaviors.
Truly, now more than ever before, it is up to all
Christians to lead the way in setting an example for others. Be honest. Be
kind. Be fair. Be humble. And it is up to us to do this in spite of anything we
see around us, or any of the negative news postings. When we devote our time and
effort to actively engaging in the “should” behaviors, we will have much less
time to worry about the “should not” behaviors.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Once again we thank you for your love and
mercy. Help us to keep our focus on those things that honor you. Guide in
showing honesty, kindness, fairness, and humility to a world who is struggling
to see hope.
In Christ’s name we
pray, Amen.
Respectfully written and submitted by
Dotty Willmon, Resurrection Christian—looking for the blessed hope of
Christ’s return!
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