January 20, 2011
Despite all the accusations that were constantly being hurled at him, Job knew that he was innocent and had a clear conscience. This whole chapter is amazing. There is so much I want to write about but can't.
The Bible says we reap what we sow. Even the world understands this and calls it "karma." I'm only responsible for what I sow. The if—when—where—or how there is "reaping" belongs to God and God alone. What I do know is that someday we will all stand before God. We will answer to Him for our life choices. Every knee will bow.
Job says the wicked will feel alone. What hope do they have? They amass things, but those things will disappear over night. Fears will overcome them; the wind will chase them; they will feel as if even the wind is making fun of them.
Job 27:11 - "I will teach you about the power of God and will not hide the ways of the Almighty."
The Life Lesson for Job 27 included these verses about a clear conscience.
Acts 24:13–16 - "They cannot prove the things they are saying against me... I always try to do what I believe is right before God and people."
Romans 9:1 - "My conscience is ruled by the Holy Spirit, and it tells me I am not lying."
I Timothy 3:9 - "With a clear conscience they must follow the secret of the faith that God make known to us."
Hebrews 9:14 - "He offered himself through the Eternal Spirit as a perfect sacrifice to God. His blood will make our consciences pure from useless acts so we may serve the living God."
I Peter 3:16 - "...but answer in a gentle way and with respect. Keep a clear conscience so that those who speak evil of your good life will be made ashamed."
Next Entry: Job 28:1–28
Despite all the accusations that were constantly being hurled at him, Job knew that he was innocent and had a clear conscience. This whole chapter is amazing. There is so much I want to write about but can't.
The Bible says we reap what we sow. Even the world understands this and calls it "karma." I'm only responsible for what I sow. The if—when—where—or how there is "reaping" belongs to God and God alone. What I do know is that someday we will all stand before God. We will answer to Him for our life choices. Every knee will bow.
Job says the wicked will feel alone. What hope do they have? They amass things, but those things will disappear over night. Fears will overcome them; the wind will chase them; they will feel as if even the wind is making fun of them.
Job 27:11 - "I will teach you about the power of God and will not hide the ways of the Almighty."
The Life Lesson for Job 27 included these verses about a clear conscience.
Acts 24:13–16 - "They cannot prove the things they are saying against me... I always try to do what I believe is right before God and people."
Romans 9:1 - "My conscience is ruled by the Holy Spirit, and it tells me I am not lying."
I Timothy 3:9 - "With a clear conscience they must follow the secret of the faith that God make known to us."
Hebrews 9:14 - "He offered himself through the Eternal Spirit as a perfect sacrifice to God. His blood will make our consciences pure from useless acts so we may serve the living God."
I Peter 3:16 - "...but answer in a gentle way and with respect. Keep a clear conscience so that those who speak evil of your good life will be made ashamed."
Next Entry: Job 28:1–28
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