Exodus 21:1 – 22:31

January 28, 2010

God gives the Israelites clear direction on how to live.

The way we live our lives matters. People are watching. If your actions match your words it creates respect from non-believers. But to say one thing and live another causes so much harm to believers and non-believers alike.

"A peaceful life leads non-believers to respect believers. What if John [the Baptist's] life had not matched his words? What if he'd preached repentance and lived in immorality? What if he'd called for holiness and yet had a reputation for dishonesty? If John's life had not matched his words, his message would have fallen on deaf ears.

So will ours.

People are watching the way we act more than they are listening to what we say." ~ From A Gentle Thunder by Max Lucado

So true. Why would someone want anything to do with the Gospel of Christ when people who claim to be His "followers" lie, cheat, and steal? People are watching. Are we pointing them to God or away from Him? It is one or the other. The Bible clearly states what a believer's life should look like. It also clearly defines what the Lord calls evil. It is up to us to make sure our walk matches our talk.

When you face storms in your life hang on to God's promises. Exodus 21:9 - God's judges will decide. Both here on earth and in heaven. Our faith is in HIM. We trust HIM. HE is the One who has protected us and guided us. All praise, honor, and glory belong to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Psalm 62:1–2; 5–6  - "I find rest in God; only he can save me. He is my rock and my salvation. He is my defender; I will not be defeated. I find rest in God; only he gives me hope. He is my rock and my salvation. He is my defender; I will not be defeated." Praise God!!


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