Loving what God loves, called conviction, usually brings ridicule and humiliation from the world. Hating sinful behavior breeds hatred towards us. Our behavior, regardless if we see it or not, influences others (and matters to God). Once we accept these two truths, we won’t find ourselves trying to argue with fools. Get used to it, without becoming bitter.
7 For I endure insults for Your sake;humiliation is written all over my face.8 Even my own brothers pretend they don’t know me;they treat me like a stranger. 9 Passion for Your house has consumed me,and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.10 When I weep and fast,they scoff at me.11 When I dress in burlap to show sorrow,they make fun of me.12 I am the favorite topic of town gossip,and all the drunks sing about me. 13 But I keep praying to You, Lord,hoping this time You will show me favor.In Your unfailing love, O God,answer my prayer with Your sure salvation.14 Rescue me from the mud;don’t let me sink any deeper!Save me from those who hate me,and pull me from these deep waters.15 Don’t let the floods overwhelm me,or the deep waters swallow me,or the pit of death devour me.
Psalms 69:7-15
An Ordinary Man's Pursuit of the Extraordinary God of the Bible. These are daily insights from reading the Bible from cover to cover yearly. It is intended to point others to the Truth, and inspire people to pursue the God of the Bible individually.
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