DAILY BREAD OF LIFE

(KJV.)  ZECHARIAH 8:16-17

(16)  These are things that ye shall do;  Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour;  execute the judgment of truth and peace in you gates:
(17)  And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour;  and love no false oath:  for all these are things that I hate, saith the LORD.


WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT:

Brethren, we are to enrich and strengthen ourselves everyday with the scriptures, judge truthfully and live peaceably with all men:  let us not form negative ideas about people, or make vain promises to one another; for all these traits are an abomination to the LORD of hosts.

Brethren,  as believers in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior;  (i)  we are to stand for justice for all humanity, regardless of social backgrounds or countries of origination;  (ii)  we are to speak the truth to ourselves no matter what our circumstances may be;  (iii)  we are to clear our consciences on matters that we know are evil speaking of;  (iv)  we are to speak up against all odds, for the sake of peace for all humanity;  (v)  we are to speak up candidly on issues, not cause any uproar, or act disorderly in our nations or societies;  (vi)  let us not join multitude to do evil, but seek peace, and pursue it;  (vii)  also, we need to refrain our tongues from speaking guile, but emulate Christ in all things;  (viii)  nor give in to demonic influences to hate, hurt or slander one another;  but seek the Holy Spirit's guidance to enlighten our ways with spirit of discernment to turn away from evil and be righteous in this perverse generation.

Case in point,  the covenanted Grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, will lead us to godliness and not into ungodliness;  (a)  the Lord requires us to follow after his righteousness in all our ways, regardless of what our predicaments may be, we have to stand by the truth;  (b)  it is also good to impart the knowledge of truth to our children, the future generation of this sinful world to speak the truth to one another, and stand for justice, no matter what their circumstances may be;   (c)  also, we need to be truthful in all our dealings, even if  that leads to losing our jobs, statuses, or life;  so long as we are in the will of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, he will restore our lives back with double dignities and everlasting life.

Brethren,  to be truthful, is to be sincere about all things but the truth is bitter to swallow;  today, what truth do we need to reveal about others we have hurt or others who have hurt us?  it is alright to tell it now!  Jesus Christ, already paid the price with his blood to wipe away untruthfulness from our lives;  he does not see our mistakes or lies we have told about others no more, but he see us as children of righteousness, sanctified, redeem by his suffering, death and resurrection:  we still have time to receive him as our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and dwell in his Grace and Peace forever and evermore.  Amen and Amen!


QUOTE OF THE DAY:

Brethren, (KJV.)  Romans 1:18  For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men,  who hold the truth in unrighteousness;...