Yesterday we had internet problems, so we were unable to write our blog, but here is yesterday blog. The people of Judah were doing very bad things and they were trying to cover it with religious practices. They were saying “This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord” (7:4) like pretending that their bad deeds were not noticed because of their great pride in the temple of God.
There are people that they don’t practice God’s words, but they still can imagine that if they keep a little religious side they will be fine no matter the style of life that they are living. Again these 3 chapters are a clear reminder to this people that God really care for them but is also expecting that they change their lifestyle.
God actually told them that if there is anything in which they should boast that would be in knowing and following him. He contrasted the most desirable things many people is looking for, wisdom, wealth, and might with the most important things God is expecting us to acquire, love, justice, and righteousness because these things are the joy of his heart. (9:23-26)
What a wonderful contrast, it looks like God saying instead of wisdom look for love instead of might look for justice and instead of wealth look for righteousness.
What is your biggest goal in life? No matter what your answer might be, if it that doesn’t bring glory to God, it is worthless.