We can easily fool
ourselves. We develop certain
perceptions of right and wrong and evaluate ourselves in light of our
perceptions. But, unless our
understanding is rooted in God’s Word, what we think may be right may very well
be totally wrong. What is right and
wrong is perceived differently by people depending on their upbringing and
culture. What is right in one person’s
eyes may be totally wrong in another’s.
God has clearly set
the standard for our understanding. He
leaves no doubt or confusion on how we should live. He spells out exactly how godly people should
act and think. He makes it clear what
happens when we don’t listen to Him. No
matter what we may think, God’s Word is the standard we must live by. We don’t get to choose what is right and
wrong. God is holy and He alone
determines who is able to be in His presence.
The wisdom and
insight of man is skewed. We are
influenced by our sinful nature. We fall
short of what is right in God’s eyes. We
tend to evaluate rightness in such a way that it is convenient for us. We tend to not go beyond our comfort
zone. We set standards that we can live
with and make us feel good about ourselves.
But, the Lord examines
the heart. He is not influenced by what
we think. He knows whether or not we are
living by His standards. He sees beyond
what others see; He sees more than what we see of ourselves. The Lord is not fooled by the right things we
do and say. He examines the heart and
knows the motives that drive us. He knows
whether or not we are sincerely trying to please Him. He knows whether or not we are striving to
live life His way.
Are you comfortable
with what God knows about you? He sees
what is in your heart. He is holding you
up to the standards of His Word. He will
hold you accountable for how well you live by His standards. Can you honestly say that you are living life
God’s way today?
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