Psalm 103: 6 “The Lord works righteousness and justice for
all the oppressed.”
It’s hard listening to the news, and hearing of all the
rallies, the protests, the feuds, the arguments, and the madness over gay
rights, the unborn children, and those in society who are deemed to be
outcasts. Sometimes it’s easier just to
turn off the television, the radio, and the computer and to ignore it all.
However, we know that righteousness and justice are in God’s
heart for ALL those who are oppressed in every arena of life. And if we have experienced being an outcast
in any shape or form, we know what it’s like to have the mercy of God sweep
over us like a cool wave on a hot summer day and restore our soul.
I just read a blog by a pastor who stated perhaps the best
way we can lead others to Christ is by being an example ourselves of those who are righteous in all of our ways, thoughts, and attitudes – those who live a
life pleasing to Him. And we can lead by
example in our godly marriages, our joyful hearts, and our own love shown to
others through acts of kindness and mercy.
It does no good to get our blood boiling by the actions of
our government, or the outcries of the protesters.
It does produce a desired effect to listen to
Him, obey his commands, and love God with all our hearts…and our neighbor as
ourselves.
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