Why do they get angry?
May 28, 2008
Psalms 112:5-10 NET
(5) It goes well for the one who generously lends money,
and conducts his business honestly.
(6) For he will never be upended;
others will always remember one who is just.
(7) He does not fear bad news.
He is confident; he trusts in the LORD.
(8) His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear
before he looks in triumph on his enemies.
(9) He generously gives to the needy;
his integrity endures.
He will be vindicated and honored.
(10) When the wicked see this, they will worry;
they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away;
the desire of the wicked will perish.
I can guarantee you that when you decide to live for God you will have blessings. Verse 5 tells us that.
But verse 10 tells us another story. When you live for God, people will get upset with you. If you do not believe that try looking at some message boards on the Internet some time. The other day on the Digg web site where people get to vote stories up or down as well as discuss them I came across a story about a Christian car dealer in California who was advertising his cars and telling non-Christians to shut up and let the majority decide what is right for our government. While I agree to a point with his message his method was lacking. But you would not believe the vile things that were being said abut him, Christians in general, and as one person spelled it,jeebus (Jesus is you could not figure it out).
Why do they say such things. They are worried. They are worried that we may be right and there will be an end to things not the way they expect it to end. They are worried we might take back control. And they see this stuff and get worried.
All we can do is pray for them that they will see the way and to not be fanatical when we try to defend our faith. Know that in the end, if they do not change, they and their desires will perish.
Read through the Bible in one year in Historical order
Today
Psalms 111:1-10, Psalms 112:1-10, Psalms 113:1-9, Psalms 114:1-8, Psalms 115:1-18, Psalms 116:1-19, Psalms 117:1-2, Psalms 118:1-29
Tomorrow
1 Kings 1:1-2:46, Psalms 37:1-40, Psalms 71:1-24, Psalms 94:1-23
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