Judgment

Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and turned them back to the LORD, the God of their fathers. He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah. He told them, “Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for man but for the LORD, who is with you whenever you give a verdict. Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the LORD your God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” ~2 Chronicles 19:4-7

Got a thing for fairness? Ever find yourself saying (or thinking) “but that’s not fair”? Let’s be honest—we tend to get a little miffed when we think we’ve been treated unfairly. But what happens when you have to make a judgment call? Every day you make tons of little judgements—opinions about other people and things. What influences your opinions? Your own good sense? What your friends think? What seems fair at the time? Johoshphat wanted his judges to be careful in their rulings—no playing favorites, no standards contrary to God’s. Want to use good judgement? Stick with higher standerds—God’s.

Cassandra Falun

Truth or Dare

Parents, pastors, principals. God isn’t trying to suffocate you with supervision! Actually, he’s placed a combo of people around you to help you do what’s right.

“Amariah the chief priest will be over you in any matter concerning the LORD, and Zebediah son of Ishmael, the leader of the tribe Judah, will be over you in any matter concerning the king, and the Levites will serve as officials before you. Act with cpirage, and may the LORD be with those who do well.” ~2 Chronicals 19:11