Devotion 4/22, God is Love
Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Perhaps the LORD God Almighty will have mercy on the remnant of Joseph. Amos 5:15
Amos reminded Israel that God demands justice to be administered fairly for both rich and poor, residents and foreigners, those in families as well as those left alone. Israel’s repeated refusals of God’s commands in these areas brought destruction upon their land despite their apparent affluence, military might, and political power in Amos’ day.
The way we act and live our lives as God’s people is hugely important to Him. This passage was addressed to Israel, but pertains to all those today who have placed their faith in Christ and are children of God through Him (Romans 3:21-26, Galatians 4:26).
We are to hate evil. Most Christians would say that they “hate evil”, yet when we laugh at an off joke, gossip about someone, or watch a movie or television show that is glorifying things that are against God’s Word, we are not “hating” evil, we are accepting it. We may tend to judge evil on what the world considers evil instead of what God says is evil. There is a massive difference between the two, know the difference!
Thank You Father God for Your love for me, help me to share Your love with those I come into contact with each day, for Your glory Abba. I desire to live a life that is a reflection of Jesus Christ my Savior. I ask for your help to keep my heart focused on your Word in everything I say and do. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
God is love.
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