As Christians, we are expected to discern right from wrong. Not only to make good choices concerning our own behavior, but also to achieve wise moral judgment - knowing when to grant mercy and when to hold others accountable.
There is a time coming when the people will claim to adhere to Christian doctrine, but in reality, will be pleasing themselves. They will THINK they are following God. The wise will not allow themselves to be corrupted by this condition.
The minor prophets are often overlooked, but they have an important role to play in our spiritual growth. They warn us of the dangers of leaving God’s protection and remind us of His promise to restore us into His favor.
For centuries, world leaders have dreamed of brokering peace throughout the Earth. No one has yet to achieve these goals. Is this because of a lack of skill or leadership? Or is there a more sinister issue involved?
There are spiritual forces in the world that work tirelessly to deceive and corrupt us. It would be unwise to underestimate their abilities to pull us away from the knowledge of God.
God uses the personal life of His prophet to illustrate the growing problems in the relationship with His people. Issues modern society would be wise to attend to.
We find in antiquity the legends of mighty men, whose stories set the pattern for how history would unfold. But God warned His people about this way of structuring society and much of the Bible is dedicated to revealing the contrast between man’s way and God’s way of doing things.
