Judges 21:25 In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit. (NIV)
Can you imagine what our world would look like if we self-governed by doing as we each saw fit? What a nightmare, especially if we are operating as if we have no Heavenly Father who is sovereign in our lives.
Judges 21:25 In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. (NLT)
I recently heard a Canadian describe the difference between the American attitude and Canadian attitude as Americans are all about the rights of the individual while Canadians are for the collective good of the group. I definitely see that tension between individual desires and the greater good at present.
Judges 21:25 In those days Israel wasn’t ruled by a king, and everyone did what they thought was right. (CEV)
Lord, Thank You for this day and for this scripture. Thank You for showing me the reality of Judges 21:25 through the actions of the Israelites in Judges. Help me to operate under Your sovereign, loving, merciful authority and not my own judgement. Draw me closer. Amen.
Judges 21:25 There was no king in Israel at that time. Everyone did whatever they pleased. (GNT)
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.