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The Wicked Among Us

In our society today, there are people who we could classify as ‘wicked.‘ That word seems like a harsh description to our sensible ears and imaginations. However, the Bible doesn’t pull back on any punches for those guilty of such acts. Perhaps, we shouldn’t either.

Notice the description used for the wicked in Psalm 10. These folks deliberately target the weak and poor to take advantage of them. If elected or appointed to a high office, they promise or boast of great things they will provide but deliver nothing. These people are arrogant, greedy, and profane. Lacking any sense of shame or morality, they possess evil desires and celebrate deeds done secretly to increase their wealth, control, and power.

These same people curse and insult the one true God by expressing contempt for godly things and even the Lord Himself. Publicly, they say the right things at times, but in secret, they are full of mockery and offend both the Creator and those who honor Him. Even those who disregard the sanctity of human life never admit that God exists. They have become fools in all their efforts to make something of themselves to self-admire.

Psalm 14:1
The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.”

As we move closer to 2024 and the election season, study what candidates say and don’t say. Ask God for discernment and wisdom to make right choices in your candidates for office.

July 18, 2023 Posted by | advice, Bible, Culture | , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wicked Man vs. Decent Man

Proverbs 21:29
“Righteous people are sure of themselves; the wicked have to pretend as best they can.” GNT

Again, this proverb illustrates a contrast: the wicked or evil man vs. the upright or decent man. Consider those that might fit into this category. The wicked man is numb to any rebuke, won’t confess to being wrong, and continues his wrong-doings stubbornly and without shame. He disregards the laws of man and the rebukes of Providence. He even glorifies himself in all his failures and calls them accomplishments. To himself, he has spoken right and truthfully; therefore, no one has any ground to critique him or criticize his actions. Any one comes to mind?

However, the decent man has said, “I thought on my ways, and turned my feet to Your testimonies.” (Psalm 119:59). This man directs his way according to God’s commandments. He is a calm man of circumspection, discretion, and prudence. He asks, “What does God require of me?”

Any wonder why we are not on the same track???

July 28, 2022 Posted by | Bible, Culture | , , , , | Leave a comment