Woe to her who is rebellious and defiled, the oppressing city! She listens to no voice; she accepts no correction. She does not trust in the LORD; she does not draw near to her God. Her officials within her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves that leave nothing till the morning. Her prophets are fickle, treacherous men; her priests profane what is holy; they do violence to the law.
Is this a description of the culture in which we live and labor? Not too far off.
We, who are called as Ambassadors of Reconciliation, need to understand the enemy. We need to be thoroughly familiar with the reasoning, the motivating influences, and the warning clues of those we are called to minister. That does not mean that we must participate in their unholy acts of worship but it does mean that we are capable of showing where their worldviews collapse in the face of reality.
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 113
Mid-day: 119:145-152
Evening: Psalm 39
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