Daily Reading
Daily Verse
Keep my decrees.
Do not mate different kinds of animals.
Do not plant your field with two kinds of seed.
Do not wear clothing woven of two kinds of material.
Leviticus 19:19
Daily Thought
The guy said that since there are over 3,000 different religions on the planet, none of them can be the right one. It would be arrogant of me to think I have the only right one. If there are 3,000 religions, he said, anyone who believes 2,999 of them are wrong is arrogant.
Didn't he just say 3,000 of them are wrong?
Here's the thing, within those 3,000 religions, there are so many beliefs that are appealing and positive and attractive and uplifting. It would be tempting to take a little bit from one and something else from another. To knit a magnificent tapestry of beliefs. I think I could mix a pretty tasty religious cocktail.
But it isn't about pleasing me, is it? If I thought it was about me, that would be arrogant.
It is about truth and reality. It is about God.
To choose God's way over my way is what Jesus describes as "poor in spirit," not seeking myself. Not arrogant.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
--Matthew 5:3
To God's Glory,
Dave
Daily Prayer
God, You so loved the world that You sent Your one and only Son. Anyone believing in Him will receive eternal life. In Your grace, You did not send Your Son to condemn us. In Your holiness, You would have been justified to do so, but Your Son became condemnation so we might receive justification in His Name.
The Name of Jesus is the Name above all names. May we never mix it with any others. May we always hold it high. May we walk in Your ways, increasing Your reputation in this world. May we humble ourselves and direct all glory to You.
Amen
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