Title
Wrongly Justifying Ourselves
Scripture
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
(Proverbs 17:15)
Devotional
Any time we attempt to excuse our own sin or the sins of others, we become an abomination to the Lord. The same applies to erroneously judging the godly actions of other believers. When we devise extreme hypothetical situations to defend our actions or even our attitudes, we in turn are attempting to justify that which God calls “the wicked.” It is a foolish thing to debate with God about those things He deems sinful. For example, when we fail to obey our part in marriage, we blame our spouses. Whenever we will not work as unto the Lord, we denounce our leaders. Whenever we will not listen with an ear to hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches, we reproach our pastors. God is simply saying, Stop pointing the finger of blame at others, and stop calling the good that people do, bad. It is an abomination to God.