1 Chron 9:1 …and Judah was carried away captive to Babylon for their disobedience. (WEB)
God is pretty clear in His word about how we are to act and how we are to treat others. Mark 12:30-31 states the greatest commandment as: “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength…and…Love your neighbor as yourself.” Micah 6:8 adds: And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
1 Chron 9:1 …and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away to Babylon for their transgressions. (AKJV)
Can you imagine if we fully put these verses into practice, if we were fully obedient to God’s commands for living? In one of the most prolific “me first” places in the world, can you imagine if we treated our neighbors as we treat ourselves? Sadly, it is much easier to see disobedience to theses commands, and with the stress of teaching in a global pandemic, I’m looking squarely at myself when I say that. I’m absolutely guilty. So many are.
1 Chron 9:1 …and Judah was carried away to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. (NHEB)
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder of Your commands. Help us to turn our selfishness into Your selflessness. Help us to champion others with the same vigor with which we claim our own rights and privileges. Help us to live first for You, then to be Your hands and feet to others. Help us to turn from our disobedience. Draw us closer. Amen.
1 Chron 9:1 …And Judah was taken into exile to Babylon because of their breach of faith. (ESV)
Have a blessed day
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