If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants become wicked. (Proverbs 29:12)
Devotional
From false advertising to political jargon, if given attention, a leader will be doing nothing but chasing the wind. There is a basis for truth; it is God’s Word. Anything that is contrary to it is a lie. No matter how sound an argument may appear, if it is obstinate toward the truths of the Word of God it is a lie. And if we pay attention to it, those that we lead will fall into confusion and eventually lapse into wickedness. We see it everywhere in our culture. When we begin to compromise God’s Word, we do so because we have paid attention to lies. Compromise is never satisfied; the more we do it the more it demands. And compromise will always lead to wickedness. It is inevitable. God and His Word have not changed. What was sin yesterday is sin today. If we compromise it for any sake, we compromise our integrity and question the integrity of God. The end will always be wickedness.
Text For The Day
Proverbs 29:12: If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants become wicked.
Thought For The Day
“Compromise is simply changing the question to fit the answer.” Merrit Malloy, Things I Meant to Say to You When We Were Old.
Questions To Ponder
Does God ever compromise?
Is it ever right to compromise?
If it is right to compromise, when is it right, and when is it wrong?
Morning Study Guide
Defining: “Compromise”: With regard to righteousness it is full-fledged sin.
Referencing: “No lie is of the truth,” 1 John 2:21.
Applying: Never compromise your integrity, righteousness, the Word of God, or the testimony of God.