ODJ: no babbling
When you pray, don’t babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again (v.7). READ: Matthew 6:1-13 The Lord’s Prayer is well-known and often quoted (Matthew 6:9-13). It has become, however, a victim of its own popularity. While it’s often recited, [...]
How do I determine God’s will for my life? [P1]
By Jan Sullivan, USA How do I determine God’s will for my life? This is a question that many of us would struggle with at least one time or another. Most people struggle with it at major crossroads in their life, such as job choice. How do I know which job to apply for? Which [...]
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ODB: plausible deniability
June 4, 2010
READ: Psalm 51:1-10
The Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. —1 Samuel 16:7
Answering media charges of scan- dal and impropriety, the guilty politician responded with the plea, “I have no recollection of those events.” It was yet another attempt of a public figure to apply a strategy called “plausible deniability.” This is when individuals try to create a personal safety net for themselves by seeking to convince others that they had no knowledge of the events in question. Someone else gets blamed and becomes the scapegoat for the guilty person’s wrongs.
Sometimes Christians have their own kind of plausible deniability. We claim ignorance of our wrong behavior, rationalize, or blame others—but God knows the truth. The Bible tells us: “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Sam. 16:7). This is true whether the heart is pure or if it’s a corrupt heart robed in false claims of innocence. We may fool others who see us only on the outside, but God sees the reality of our hearts—whether good or bad.
It is wise, therefore, to humbly confess our faults to the Lord. He desires that we admit the truth (Ps. 51:6). The only way to escape the sin and restore our fellowship with God is to acknowledge and confess it to Him (vv.3-4). —Bill Crowder
We may successfully fool others, but God knows our hearts.
Source: Our Daily Bread
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