Reading: Acts 23 and Genesis 48-49
Scripture: Acts 23:5, And Paul said, “I did not know,
brothers, that he was the high priest, for it is written, ‘You shall not speak
evil of a ruler of your people.’”
Observation: It is so easy to badmouth a boss or the leaders
of your city, state, or country. Here in the USA in some ways we are encouraged
to say things against others in that we are so frequently remanded that we have
the freedom of speech. We are allowed to say what ever we want about what or
whom ever we want. Sure we are allowed but should we? Dose saying these things
make anything get better?
Application: I don’t think that creating verbal diarrhea
about something you don’t agree with is what we should be doing even though we
have the “Right” to do so. Paul was citing from Exodus 22:28 something that all
the religious leaders would have know. We are to give honor where honor is due.
I may not like the way a president is handling given situation but God has
called us to not speak evil of our rulers. I think this is not only meant as to
our government officials but also our bosses and anyone who we interact with. Tearing
someone down will only cause problems and arguments. If we are able to speak
life and love into those around us and even to our leaders we can help to
reduce the amount of hate and arguments around us.
Prayer: Lord I thank you for another day to dive into your
word and seek after you. You are so amazing and the blessing you pour out on
this work at awesome. I ask you to help me to keep the joy and love that you
share with us in my heart and on my mouth each and every day.
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