"10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity
and seek to kill the upright."
and seek to kill the upright."
Our life is one constant spiritual battle. The wicked are constantly and unceasingly striving to make us give in to sin, to surrender our lives. True life lies in God and God alone. Satan and those he has enticed wish for us to stray from that truth. They want us to venture down the path of darkness straight to our death! The wicked hate to see us thrive in the light of the Lord, so take up the armor of God, for this battle is raging continuously. Stand firm in our Father, and you shall win this war.
"19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
though they understand, they will not respond."
Though we may constantly read scripture, and although we may often hear God speaking into our hearts, that often is not enough to fix ourselves or our problems. We have this awful tendency of hearing things and just letting them go in one ear and out the other (sorry for the cliche). To understand a concept and to actively respond to it are two very different things. And although it can be hard to accept rebuke and actually want to implement change, it must be done in accordance with what God asks of us. Therefore, do not simply hear what He is saying to you and take it at face value. Act on it. Alter yourself as needed! If you need to, ask someone to hold you accountable, and seek guidance from a spiritual leader or wise friend. We are servants of our Father; we must heed His word.
"26 Many seek an audience with a ruler,
but it is from the LORD that one gets justice."
No one on this earth can give you aid, guidance, or advice that measures up to that of God. He is our protector; He stands in our defense. The Lord knows our path and will not allow the faithful to stumble. God works for the good of those who love and praise Him {Romans 8:28}, and there is no greater provider or miracle-worker than our Father. Seek His wisdom and guidance! No earthly knowledge can begin to compare!
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