Nehemiah 11:1-12:26, 1 Corinthians 10:14-33, Psalms 34:11-22, Proverbs 21:14-16
What God said to me – Living in the world today is not easy for My children. There is such a convoluted message of what is right and what is wrong that has nothing to do with Me. I tell My children to respect authority and to obey the law, but you need to remember that just because something is legal doesn’t make it right or godly and you must constantly seek Me regarding your behavior. “I AM” the plumbline – “I AM” the One you must please. It’s not the black and white things that will trip you up – “thou shall not kill” – “thou shall not steal” – it’s the gray areas. So, how do you as My child navigate the world and live in such a way that you please Me in all you do? First of all remember that you are not your own – you are Mine – bought with a price – the blood of My Son. So, ask Me – seek My direction, not just for the “serious” things like your job or your church or your ministry, but in all things – what you read or watch or your activities or who you hang out with. Ask yourself, “is this thing profitable?” – not monetarily, but for My kingdom. Ask yourself, “does this thing edify?” – are you or others being built up and growing closer to Me? Does it glorify Me or bring Me shame? Fun times can be just as glorifying to Me and build up My kingdom as well as work and ministry when you use them to grow relationships and sow My love and care. Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all for My glory.