Universal Holiness Church
GOD’S PEOPLE STAND FOR RIGHT AND SAFETY FOR ALL
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. – Proverbs 29:25-27 KJV
Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety. Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the LORD. The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly. – Proverbs 29:25-27 MSG
Lately, it seems that politics rules our consciences. Even the most God-fearing among us are voting with political parties rather than what “thus says the Lord.” We seem to be more worried about what other people think than what God thinks of us. When we are making decisions about our lives and the lives of others, we look at social media, the news, or our favorite podcasts. We are now reaping the repercussions of our actions all over the world. There has never been a time of less empathy, less humanity, or more selfish ambition than right now. Each of us must search our own heart to see if this is really the legacy we want to leave for those who come behind us. Each of us must also answer the question, “Is this what I want to present to God when I stand before Him in judgment?” 2 Corinthians 5:10 tells us that all of us must stand before Christ to be judged for what we have done while on this earth. Micah 6:8 tells us that God only requires three principles to live by- “to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” As we ponder our daily actions and decisions let’s try them with these three simple questions: Am I acting in accordance with God’s justice (following Bible principles)? Are my opinions and decisions guided by Christ’s mercy or am I just spewing out what someone or some party told me I should feel? Am I walking humbly with my God, submitting to His will, or am I busy telling Him what I think and want? Once we figure out the answers, let’s modify our opinions and behaviors to reflect Christ as we vowed when we gave our lives to Him. Just the thought of a world full of people doing that feels safer, just as the Proverb promises.