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Sunday, August 11, 2024

August 11 -- "From Words to Actions"

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 21 and 22 




When my grandchildren do something that hurts another person or damages something, they often think that saying “I’m sorry” will absolve them of their wrongdoing. The lesson they must learn as they grow and mature is that just “saying” is not true repentance. True repentance is changing their behavior such that they don’t continue “doing” what is hurtful or damaging.

The Lord's call to "do justice and righteousness" in Jeremiah 22:3 reveals that true repentance is not merely verbal; it's demonstrated through our actions. God desires a transformation of our hearts that manifests in tangible expressions of love and justice toward others.

Pause and evaluate your actions in light of God's call to justice. Consider how you treat those in need, the oppressed, and the marginalized. Are you actively seeking to deliver the oppressed? Are you guarding against wrongdoing and violence in your sphere of influence? Authentic repentance involves a genuine commitment to living out God's principles in every aspect of our lives.

Imagine encountering a barren tree that, despite its beautiful leaves and eloquent promises of bearing fruit, remains unproductive. In a similar way, words devoid of corresponding actions are like a barren tree in God's eyes. On the contrary, a tree that bears fruit is a living testimony of its vitality. Likewise, our lives, when filled with the fruits of justice and righteousness, become a powerful witness to the transformative power of true repentance.

Let your life echo the profound truth of Jeremiah 22:3. Let your actions speak louder than your words, demonstrating a repentant heart that actively seeks justice, delivers the oppressed, and refrains from wrongdoing. May our lives bear fruit that glorifies God and inspires others to embrace genuine repentance.






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