Light and Love
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The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit,
exposing every hidden motive.
28
Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
his throne is made secure through love.
Verse 27
God even knows our thoughts. He knows whether our plans are good or evil. Other people might think that we are good and honest. But God knows the truth.
Really, it tells us that our spirit acts as God’s lamp, allowing us to explore our innermost thoughts and feelings. We can use it to examine our motivations and ambitions and even question whether our plans align with God's will.
Verse 28
Some rulers think that they should be cruel. Solomon’s own son, Rehoboam, thought this (1 Kings 12:13-14). He was wrong. Cruelty does not make a king safe. If a ruler is cruel, then the people hate him. They want a revolution and a new government.
Love protects a king. A ruler should love the people. He should look after them and protect them. Then the people will love him. See 1 John 3:7-12.
Let me ask you: God's Holy Spirit can guide us to use our own spirit to examine our deepest motivations. Do you ever take the time to honestly search within yourself, or do you fear what you might discover?
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