Job 20:5 the triumph of the wicked is short-lived, and the joy of the godless person lasts only a moment? 2 Timothy 2:16 Avoid pointless discussions. People who ⸤pay attention to these pointless discussions⸥ will become more ungodly. Have nothing to do with godless philosophical discussions—they only lead further and further away from God. Nothing is more dangerous than associating with the ungodly. IF YOU ARE GODLY YOUR BEST FRIEND SHOULD NOT BE UNGODLY. Searching for true happiness in the context of a godless life is like looking for a needle in a haystack that doesn’t have any. NOW LET US TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THE Behavior of the Godless Proverbs 11:9 The godless destroy others with their words. Proverbs 12:12 The godless crave evil and are trapped by their desires. Proverbs 14:32 The godless are overthrown by their own wickedness. 2 Timothy 3:1–5 A detailed list of godless behaviors in the last days—self‑love, pride, rebellion, pleasure‑seeking, and empty religion. Titus 1:16 They claim to know God but deny Him by their actions. LET US MAKE SURE WE DO NOT GO ABOUT OUR DAILY WALK WITH A GODLESS BEHAVIOR. Titus 2:11–12 Teaches us that God’s grace trains believers to reject godlessness and live upright lives. 2 Peter 3:7 By God’s word, the present heaven and earth are designated to be burned. They are being kept until the day ungodly people will be judged and destroyed.
IT IS NOT IN OUR BEST INTEREST TO LIVE A GODLESS LIFE. THINK ABOUT IT, AND MAKE THE NECESSARY CHANGES. AMEN, AND AMEN.
Psalm 15:2 The one who walks with integrity, does what is righteous, and speaks the truth within his heart. Proverbs 10:9 “Whoever lives honestly will live securely, but whoever lives dishonestly will be found out.” Proverbs 28:18 Whoever lives honestly will be safe. Whoever lives dishonestly will fall all at once. Proverbs 11:5 “The righteousness of innocent people makes their road smooth, but wicked people fall by their own wickedness.” Habakkuk 2:4 “Look at the proud person. He is not right in himself. But the righteous person will live because of his faithfulness. Proverbs 11:20 Devious people are disgusting to the LORD, but he is delighted with those whose ways are innocent.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT. ALLOW THIS WORD FROM GOD TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name trust you, O LORD, because you have never deserted those who seek your help. Psalm 91:9–11You, O LORD, are my refuge! You have made the Most High your home. No harm will come to you. No sickness will come near your house. He will put his angels in charge of you to protect you in all your ways. Isaiah 12:2 Look! God is my Savior. I am confident and unafraid, because the LORD is my strength and my song. He is my Savior.”
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Solomon writes about the importance of trusting in the Lord. To trust anything or anyone other than the Lord leads to disaster. He goes on the remind his reader, “Don’t consider yourself wise.” Solomon is saying in as many ways as possible, to stay humble; put the Lord so high, and yourself so low, that there will never be a chance of confusing their proper places. We live in a culture where we are told to trust no one but ourselves, that evidence is necessary in all circumstances, and if we do not understand we cannot be expected to follow. This is the exact opposite of what we have been called to do by Christ. We do not have the whole picture, and so our view is flawed. This causes our understanding to be untrustworthy. If we cannot trust ourselves, who can we trust? The only answer is God. God is the only one that holds the big picture, and we can trust Him, especially when we do not understand.
IF WE WILL BE HONEST, WE WILL ADMIT THAT WE CANNOT TRUST OURSELVES, WE DO WHAT WE SAY WE WILL NOT DO, AND WE DON’T DO WHAT WE SAY WE ARE GOING TO DO. WE MAKE THE WRONG DECISIONS BECAUSE WE DON’T HAVE THE PROPER UNDERSTANDING. TRUST GOD, HE DOES WHAT HE SAYS HE WILL DO, HE DOESN’T DO WHAT HE SAYS HE WILL NOT DO, AND HE DOES NOT MAKE MISTAKES. TRUST GOD!!!
Psalm 84:12 O LORD of Armies, blessed is the person who trusts you. Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths smooth.
Ephesians 3:12 We can go to God with bold confidence through faith in Christ. Hebrews 4:16 So we can go confidently to the throne of God’s kindness to receive mercy and find kindness, which will help us at the right time. Psalm 145:18 The LORD is near to everyone who prays to him, to every faithful person who prays to him. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while he may be found. Call on him while he is near.
IN TIMES OF NEED REMEMBR YOU HAVE ACCESS TO GOD. IN TIMES OF JOY REMEMBER YOU HAVE ACCESS TO GOD. LET US SPEND TIME WITH GOD.
1 John 4:1 (GW) “Dear friends, don’t believe all people who say that they have the Spirit. Instead, test them to see whether the Spirit is from God, because there are many false prophets in the world.” 1 Thess 5:21 Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good. Romans 12:9 (GW) “Love sincerely. Hate evil. Hold on to what is good.” Ephesians 5:10–11 (GW) “Determine which things please the Lord. Have nothing to do with the useless works that darkness produces. Instead, expose them for what they are.” Proverbs 14:15 (GW) “A gullible person believes anything, but a sensible person watches his step.” 2 Peter 2:1 False prophets were among God’s people ⸤in the past⸥, as false teachers will be among you. They will secretly bring in their own destructive teachings. They will deny the Lord, who has bought them, and they will bring themselves swift destruction.
DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU ARE TOLD. CHECK TO SEE IF IT IS TRULY FROM GOD.
Psalm 145:18–20 The LORD is near to everyone who prays to him, to every faithful person who prays to him. He fills the needs of those who fear him. He hears their cries for help and saves them. The LORD protects everyone who loves him, but he will destroy all wicked people. LET US TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE: Psalm 145:18 — God’s Nearness Is Conditional on Truth “The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Meaning: God is near—present, attentive, accessible—to anyone who calls on Him sincerely, not mechanically or hypocritically. “In truth” means: With honesty, With loyalty, With right motives, Without double‑mindedness. This verse emphasizes relationship, not ritual. God draws close when the heart is aligned with Him. God’s nearness is not random; it is relational. He is near to those who genuinely seek Him. Psalm 145:19 — God Responds to Those Who Fear Him “He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.” Meaning: “Fear Him” = reverence, submission, obedience, and deep respect. God fulfills desires that are aligned with His will and character. He hears their cry—this is emotional, urgent, heartfelt prayer. He saves them—deliverance, rescue, intervention. God not only listens—He acts. Reverence positions you to receive His intervention. Psalm 145:20 — God Protects His Own and Judges the Wicked “The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.” Meaning: “Watches over” = guards, preserves, protects, keeps. Those who love Him experience His ongoing protection. The wicked—those who reject Him—face destruction, not because God is cruel, but because they refuse His nearness, His salvation, and His protection. God’s love includes protection for His people and justice against persistent rebellion. Psalm 145:18–20 is not three separate ideas — it is one spiritual sequence: 1. Call on Him sincerely → God draws near. 2. Fear Him → God responds and saves. 3. Love Him → God protects you continually. This is the life of a believer in three movements: seeking, submitting, and loving. And God responds with: nearness, deliverance, and protection.
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1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have rejected him. Man does not see what the LORD sees, for man sees what is visible, but the LORD sees the heart.” What Does It Mean? Samuel went to the house of Jesse with the intention of anointing the next king. As Jesse presented his first son, Samuel thought that he had found the one, but the Lord had other plans. God reminded Samuel not to look at the external characteristics. Eliab certainly had the look of a king, but God was looking at more than the outside that we can see, and He saw the heart of each of the brothers. While Samuel did not understand, he knew that God could see what he could not. Why Does It Matter? Every day we judge people by their appearances and situations by what we deem is “reasonable.” God reminds us in this story that our reason is not enough. Only God can see the whole picture, and only God can see the heart of a person. When a person seems like they have it all together, remember—only God can see their heart. When a person seems beyond hope, remember—only God can see their heart. John 7:24 (GW) “Stop judging by outward appearance. Instead, judge correctly.”
AS WE GO ABOUT OUR DAILY WALK LET US BE CAREFUL HOW WE JUDGE PEOPLE.
There is nothing that is impossible with God. It’s in the Bible, Jeremiah 32:27, NKJV. “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?” Jeremiah 32:17 “You made heaven and earth by your great strength and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” Jeremiah 30:17 “I will restore your health and heal your wounds,” declares the LORD. Luke 1:37 “Nothing is impossible for God.” Psalm 37:5 “Entrust your ways to the LORD. Trust him, and he will act on your behalf.” Psalm 62:8 “Trust him at all times, you people. Pour out your hearts in his presence. God is our refuge.”
NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR GOD. TAKE YOUR CONCERNS TO GOD. GOD WILL ACT ON YOUR BEHALF.
1 Chronicles 28:9 “And you, my son Solomon, learn to know your father’s God. Serve the LORD wholeheartedly and willingly because he searches every heart and understands every thought ⸤we have⸥. If you dedicate your life to serving him, he will accept you. But if you abandon him, he will reject you from then on. Jeremiah 17:10 I, the LORD, search minds and test hearts. I will reward each person for what he has done. I will reward him for the results of his actions. 1 Samuel 16:7 Summary: God tells Samuel that humans judge by outward appearance, but God looks directly at the heart. 1 Kings 8:39 Summary: Solomon prays and acknowledges that God alone knows every human heart. Psalm 44:21 Summary: The psalmist declares that God would surely know hidden things because He knows the secrets of the heart. Jeremiah 20:12 Summary: God is described as the One who examines the righteous and tests the heart and mind. Revelation 2:23 Summary: Jesus says He is the One who searches hearts and minds and repays each person according to their deeds.
REMEMBER, GOD KNOWS ALL ABOUT US. THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN HIDE FROM GOD. OUR GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING WE THINK, EVERYTHING WE DO, AND HE KNOWS WHY WE DID IT.
