June 14, 2024 – Publicity Stunts

Publicity Stunts
June 14, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 14:33-35
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    All too often today, we witness glamour queens and so-called movie stars engaging in shocking behavior that makes it into the news. In fact, the more shocking their antics, the more publicity they receive. In the past, these actions were correctly labeled as publicity stunts, done solely for the purpose of garnering public attention. Nowadays, these very same actions are often referred to as “news.” Some even argue that “even bad news is good publicity.”

    Well, that might work in the world’s eyes, but not in the eyes of our Lord. Our verses today say, “Righteousness exalts a nation.” Simply put, this means that if a group of people consistently does the right things, it will create a favorable image for them. Does it make for sensational news? Well, no, but then again, does it need to?

    Our lives here on earth are not meant for the purpose of making headlines or drawing the attention of the world. The purpose of a believer’s life is to glorify God. I guess the saying “No news is good news” fits very well here.

    Eventually, sin will always come around to cause problems in people’s lives. People ask, “Is drinking a sin?” Well, just look at all the commercials promising to help people deal with alcoholism. Is gambling a sin? Again, look at the advertising you’ve seen to help people deal with gambling addictions. As our verses today say, “Sin is a reproach to any people.”

    You never see a commercial to help people quit living for the Lord or giving their time and talents to help others. Living for Jesus brings true joy and satisfaction in life.     

 

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

     Living for Jesus is not hard if we are living in Jesus. It’s when we try to live for ourselves that we have problems. Let’s live for Him, and in Him today, shall we?

How might you be more authentic today for Jesus?

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: June 14, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Job 26-30
  Proverbs 14:33-35

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  1 Chron. 10-11
  John 18:19-40