Title

Be and Stay Established

Scripture
The king establishes the land by justice, but he who receives bribes overthrows it.
(Proverbs 29:4)
Devotional
Allow me to paraphrase our text: A leader who leads justly, establishes what he leads, but he who can be bought, destroys what he leads. Whether in business, politics or any endeavor, justice is mandatory for true success. Any time we can be bought, our integrity wanes and our endeavors suffer. It may not be a financial bribe or dishonest gain; it could be a little compromising of sincerity, quality or mission. There will always be giving and taking in these realms, but we can never compromise our faith and principles. To do so is as bad, if not worse, than taking a bribe. It is selling out our character. Make sacrifices, yes, but never sacrifice who you are and what you believe. Establish what you do with justice, which is moral equity. Do right at all costs. For to do otherwise is as he who receives a bribe and overthrows what he has accomplished.
Text For The Day
Proverbs 29:4: The king establishes the land by justice, but he who receives bribes overthrows it.
 
Thought For The Day
 “Faith… scorns the devil’s bribe.” Derived from a C. H. Spurgeon sermon preached, Sunday morning, May 22, 1881, titled, Everyday Religion.
 
Questions To Ponder
Morning Study Guide
Defining:  “Bribe”: The seeking of unjust favor, playing on the weaknesses of others, the attempted corruption of justice.
 
Referencing: “A wicked man accepts a bribe behind the back to pervert the ways of justice,” Proverbs 17:23.
 
Applying: Do not accept or attempt to give a bribe. Allow godly integrity to serve you and never compromise your faith.