I Am Free
9
Who can say, “I have cleansed my heart;
I am pure and free from sin”?
10
False weights and unequal measures—
the Lord detests double standards of every kind.
Verse 9
We cannot say this. Only Jesus can truly say this. However, if we trust in God, then God forgives our evil actions. We are God’s children. We do not continue to do evil things (1 John 3:9). But if we do evil things, then we should tell the truth to God. We should confess our evil action to God. We should tell him about our errors (1 John 1:9). Then God will forgive us, because of Jesus (1 John 2:1).
Contrary to what Verse 9 suggests, I’ve met people who claimed to be pure and without sin. The issue was that they didn’t truly have a relationship with a pure, holy, and sinless God. Their idea of being sinless was simply living a better life than those around them, not realizing that they still needed a Savior.
Verse 10
Shops use scales and measurements. If these are false, then the shopkeeper is cheating the customer. Solomon says that the shopkeeper has lied. God hates all lies.
Verse 10 tells us that God hates it when people cheat, lie, and take advantage of others. This is something we should be concerned about for our country, as the daily news shows that many people engage in dishonesty and exploitation.
Consider this: As we start each day, it would be wise to recite or reflect on Psalm 51:10-12.
10
Create in me a clean heart, O God.
Renew a loyal spirit within me.
11
Do not banish me from your presence,
and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me.
12
Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and make me willing to obey you.
Struggle to Standing. Available on Amazon. https://a.co/d/ev3YUqw
Website at https://www.wisdomfortheday.org
Support the show and Community Membership
I Love You!
See Ya!