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OBSERVING GOD’S STANDARDS IN MORALITY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Hebrews 13:1-6
Psalm 51:1-10
 
“Wash me throughly from mine iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin.”
 
OBSERVING GOD’S STANDARDS IN MORALITY
 
The marriage institution is one where morals have greatly been corrupted. Satan has chosen to attack this basic unit of society so that he may rule and win many to his side. The writer said that marriage is honourable in all. It was ordained of God from the beginning and has continued since then. It is meant for mutual comfort, procreation and prevention of sin. Adultery is forbidden and condemned. This has ever been a gnawing transgression that has destroyed many homes. The Scripture said that “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled …” (Heb 13:4). But today many (including some who claim to be pastors) lead the shameful, sinful life of “whoremongers and adulterers.” God’s standard is enshrined in the commandment: “Thou shalt not commit adultery” (Exod 20:14).
 
Contentment comes with dependence on God. Our manner of life must be without covetousness. God’s commandment also asserts this need. It is necessary to be content with such things as we have and to seek God’s kingdom first, and all things will be added to us. Paul asserted that godliness with contentment is great gain (Matt 6:33, 1 Tim 6:6). Contentment also comes when one trusts in God to take care of all his needs. Living a holy life is righteousness. David testified that he had been young and then he was old and he had not seen the righteous forsaken or his seed begging for bread (Ps 37:25). As the epistle comes to an end, the expected outcome of all the instructions that have been given is that the readers will pursue after holiness. God in all His character is holy and expects that holiness in His children. These exhortations have great value to those who are resolved to follow the Lord. The fear of man is one reason many believers are not willing to be identified with their faith in decisive moments. Take time to be holy.
 
THOUGHT: Scriptural exhortations on morality are of great value to one’s life when one obeys and follows.
PRAYER: Father, grant me the grace to overcome the carnal spirit in me and the deceitfulness of sin, and to act upon Scriptural guidelines.

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