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KEEPING THE WORDS OF GOD IN PROSPERITY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Deuteronomy 12:19-32

Revelation 22:18-19

 

“And if any man
shall take away from the words

of the book of this prophecy…”

 

KEEPING THE WORDS OF GOD IN PROSPERITY
 
The promises that God gave to Israel gave them an upper hand over the other nations. The Lord was going to cut off the Canaanites and give Israel their land. Israel would have fields to till and thus have their food, and also to graze their livestock. They were also going to have cities they did not build. Thus they anticipated prosperity.
 
Israel was warned not to be snared to follow the idolatry of the nations that God would drive away. To follow idolatry would be a great abomination because the religion of those nations included human sacrifice. One cannot kill a human being like he would kill a chicken. God made man in His own image and no one has the authority to take away life except where His law allows. They are to do that which God commands and not to add to or subtract from it. These are the same words that the Lord used to conclude the last book of the Bible. He forbad anyone to add or subtract from the book of prophecy. Only God’s Word is final and speaks with singular authority. The command is to keep His Word diligently. The teachings of Christ and the Apostles also follow the same pattern. God’s children must hear and obey the words of God.
 
Public opinions are not always in agreement with God’s Law. Conforming to public opinions is always a source of temptation. Prosperity may lead one to be tempted to rely on self and to forsake dependence on God. Moses understood that this was the vicious circle of sinful humanity. He had experienced this in his leadership of Israel. He gave these warnings to prepare them for the many things that they were about to face. The heart is deceitful, but God gives grace to overcome. Moses knew by experience how easily people could turn away from following the Lord. Thus, he charged them accordingly. Submit to the Lord Jesus Christ and He will give you victory over the world.
 
THOUGHT: As salvation is by grace though faith, God gives sufficiently to everyone who asks.
PRAYER: Father, may I prosper as I keep Thy words.

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