Today’s
scripture: Psalm 18:25-27
So many times in the Bible, we’re shown how God promises to shower blessings
upon His people if they obey Him. And so many times, we see how His people
refused to obey. Not much has changed …
However, God still promises to show mercy to those who are merciful. When we
show love to those who hurt us, we show the mercy of God.
Blameless and pure are a bit more difficult, though. Only God Himself is both of
these, so how can we be either? The Contemporary
English Version interprets these as faithful and sincere. The New Living Translation uses the word integrity in place of blameless.
The Message replaces pure with truth.
What can we conclude?
Well, this is just my opinion, but I believe God calls us to be merciful, just
as He is. And to be people of integrity, striving to be blameless as He is. And
to live in His truth, knowing that by following it, we will be purer as we
become more like Christ.
And that’s the goal, isn’t it?
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