Proverbs 21:3-4 (AMP):
3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
4 Haughtiness of eyes and a proud heart, even the tillage of the wicked or the lamp of joy to them, (whatever it may be) is sin (in the eyes of God).
Today's verses from the book of Proverbs tell us that doing right is more important than sacrificing anything and that man's pride and life without God is sinful. Verse 3 emphasizes that God is more interested in a daily life that is integral toward Him and toward his fellowman, than one who might sacrifice by fasting or giving a large offering or giving up something that is important to us. In fact, a daily life that is unselfish and one of uprightness before God and man is the very reason God has us sacrifice. He wants to lead us into a righteous life style that is steadily maintained instead of one that is up and down with Him. Our human nature is one that we tend to coast at times. We slack off doing the things that we should. It is not easy to live a disciplined life unto the Lord where we pray, read our Bible, reach out, and walk in faith in all things. Sometimes we think the outward things like doing good works and giving our tithes and offerings are sufficient to please God. However, God is after a relationship with us and a heart attitude that is one of mercy, and a walk of faith. Yesterday in service we talked about these very things. Having that relationship that is in tune with God and eachother takes a attitude that you only get from Gods Spirit. If you want to hear from God you must you must have relationship with Him. Its not about the do & don'ts because by "grace you are saved so that no man can boast." It isn't that we have a green light to do what we feel, its that we understand all God has given us through Jesus. In verse 4 God deals with another thing that He hates and that is "pride." The definition of pride in this verse is an attitude of haughtiness. When a man thinks more highly of himself than he ought to think, he is then a prideful man. Sometimes we get this attitude that keeps us off balance in our relationships because we feel we are better some how then others. The bible says "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." So do what he says "To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice" and I know you will do well.
You loved in Christ!
Daryl & Amy Rochek
Lead Pastors
Calvary Assembly of God
West Richland WA
http://calvarychurch-ag.org
509-967-2447
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