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"I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. John 5:30 ESV
Since the Garden of Eden, Satan has tried to fool people into believing his first lie—that the Lord is unjust. Don’t believe it!
Then again, many Christian men cringe when they think of the Lord’s judgments in Genesis (think fire and brimstone), Exodus (ten plagues), Leviticus (fire from the Lord), Numbers (plagues), Deuteronomy (death before entering the Promised Land), Joshua (conquered nations)…the death and destruction of those who defiantly opposed the Lord and His word, will, and ways.
The Lord Himself, however, has the first word on these judgments, declaring that He does “righteousness and justice” (Genesis 18:19). In regard to the righteous, Abraham asks one of the world’s most important rhetorical questions: “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?” (Genesis 18:25). This question is worth memorizing and repeating—often!
At the end of history, great multitudes in heaven will have the last word, so to speak. They will proclaim, “Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just” (Revelation 19:1-2). Indeed!
Prayer: Unshakable Lord, keep me from doubting Your justice. Make me a righteous man who trusts You with all my heart, soul, strength, and mind.
Since the Garden of Eden, Satan has tried to fool people into believing his first lie—that the Lord is unjust. Don’t believe it!
Then again, many Christian men cringe when they think of the Lord’s judgments in Genesis (think fire and brimstone), Exodus (ten plagues), Leviticus (fire from the Lord), Numbers (plagues), Deuteronomy (death before entering the Promised Land), Joshua (conquered nations)…the death and destruction of those who defiantly opposed the Lord and His word, will, and ways.
The Lord Himself, however, has the first word on these judgments, declaring that He does “righteousness and justice” (Genesis 18:19). In regard to the righteous, Abraham asks one of the world’s most important rhetorical questions: “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?” (Genesis 18:25). This question is worth memorizing and repeating—often!
At the end of history, great multitudes in heaven will have the last word, so to speak. They will proclaim, “Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just” (Revelation 19:1-2). Indeed!
Prayer: Unshakable Lord, keep me from doubting Your justice. Make me a righteous man who trusts You with all my heart, soul, strength, and mind.
