Scripture:
2 Peter 2:3 "and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep." (NASB)
Observation:
What people would do more greed. It is not only within the church community, but within our everyday life. Leader of church community will prophesies false to entice new members and offering. There are many house of God who abuse the power of authority and leadership, some would uses the offering for their own personal interest. It is sad and upsetting reality to know so many religious leaders out there doesn't have their heart for God, but use God to absorb personal satisfaction. I can only conclude that the evil and sinister comments from these so called leaders has no value, and they themselves have no value of their own either. It is ideal for those to speak the false, because their heart is empty and to fill that emptiness, the only way so would be to sin and speak of false and feed others with words they want to hear. But as servant of God, who we should love and hear his word daily, should not allow us to fall into that trap. Its like those who bully others, to make themselves feel better, however, the one who is bullying other is the individual with the lowest self esteem, hence have to bully others to make themselves a bit better, when deep inside they are feeling this emptiness, which cannot be avoidable. God knows how to rescue love those who are suffering and will punish those false prophets while they wait for their judgement. False Prophets may feel the self satisfaction, but it is only temporary satisfaction, because the ultimate satisfaction is to in the presences of the LORD. They have lost that through their journey to finding and fulfilling their satisfaction by taking control of their own destiny.
Application:
Throw my pride and through humility learn the lessons from God. Humility is nothing to be shamed of, it is wiser path versus taking control of fulfilling self satisfaction. Don't let the wealth and greed prophesied in this world overwhelm and absorb my consciousness. Regardless how tough the going maybe. God love those who come to him with righteous and sincere heart through the difficult times. Whatever, the world present and false sinners present, by pass and focus my heart on God and his word. For when the judgement comes, God will judge righteously.
Prayer:
Father, help me to be obedient servant. Help me to speak of the truth, and that my heart will stay focus to you and I may not be influenced or consumed by this messed up world of personal gain and greed. I see how wealth and greed can do to families and friends, Father help me to continue to seek your words and your kingdom, and help me to filter and be strong and focus on your wisdom and your wise direction for me to follow through. Father you know yesterday, today, and tomorrow. We cannot hide or run from you. Thank you for continually reaching out your hands and I pray you will set me straight. In your name I pray, amen.
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