August 9, 2024 – The Final Say

The Final Say
August 9, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 19:25-27
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    Today, it’s easy to encounter various viewpoints on every idea. Just the other day in the news, there was a disturbing incident involving young girls at a school in Michigan. They were caught on video assaulting another young girl at their school. When questioned about why they committed such a terrible act, their response was that the girl had openly expressed her lesbianism throughout the year. She had made advances towards several of them, and when they reported it, no action was taken, so they took matters into their own hands. Now, schools in Michigan are spending thousands of taxpayers’ dollars to bring in therapists and psychologists to educate the teachers and staff on how to promote tolerance of sexual diversity among studen.

    Before I go any further, it’s essential to understand something: I do not condone violence among today’s youth or anyone else. Violence is never the right answer. I believe these girls were wrong for their actions, and they should be taught that such behavior is never appropriate. One sin cannot rectify another sin.

    However, I’ve read in scripture that homosexuality is considered a sin. So, why is the government promoting tolerance of this minority’s sin among the majority? Instead, why not encourage those who identify as gay to be more discreet about their lifestyle? Even better, why not teach everyone about what God’s Word says regarding all sin, how Jesus loves them, and how He sacrificed Himself to atone for all sin?

    The reason is quite simple. It is because the world loves sin. They will try to teach us sin is okay and that we should accept it. The Bible clearly says, “Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.” We must judge all wisdom by the unerring Word of God. If God calls something a sin, it is simply a sin.

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    Our lot in life is not to beat up those who disagree with us. It is to present the Gospel of our Lord and allow God, through the Holy Spirit, to work in their hearts. It is also crucial to be constantly in the Word of God ourselves so we can discern the difference. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God…”

How can God use you to change the Culture around us?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME: August 9, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Jeremiah 8 – Jeremiah 11
  Proverbs 19:25 – 27

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Psa. 37-41
  Rom. 4