Isaiah - Verse By Verse

Isaiah - Day 23

versebyverse | May 31, 2008 17:36

Scripture:  Isaiah 1:23 (NIV):  " 'Your rulers are rebels, companions of thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts.  They do not defend the cause of the fatherless; the widow's case does not come before them.' "

Thought:  To me, the values and morals of a nation, and particularly its leaders, define whether or not there is loyalty to God.

Question:  Have I recognized the need to kneel and confess today?

Here is the injustice.  Those who rule and should be caring for the victims of society are instead totally self-centered, functioning in the system only to acquire for themselves--and corruptly at that.  Human greed has taken over.  The privilege of high position has become a god and fueled even more selfishness.  The needs of others do not even enter their minds or pass into their field of vision.  Godly motives are non-existant.  Self takes precedence. 

Jerusalem has completely corrupted.  It has abandoned the ways, the selfless, loving ways, of God.  Those who govern are full of rebellion, thievery and bribery.  They care not for the needs of others who are helpless:  the orphans and widows, for whom government was originally created.  They do not serve the heart of God.  Everything has gone from bad to worse.  What will God do now?

Is our current western society anything like this?  Is this scripture of any relevance to us today?  Oh, my, yes!  Will we take heed?  Will you?

Prayer:  Dear God, help me to clearly determine whether or not I have abandoned Your ways, and if I have, show me the first steps of return to You.  Amen. 

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