Day 168

Day 168

Biblical Principle - Absolute truth from God’s Word:

Truth: there are always those who seek to overthrow authorities because they believe they can do better.

Truth: those in authority many times are unaware that those they are responsible for are planning to overthrow the authority given to you.

Truth: there are many people who will follow the ones who are doing to overthrowing with out even knowing what they are doing.

2Samuel 15:1-11 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

 And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.

 And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.

 Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!

 And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

 And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

 And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron.

 For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.

 And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.

 But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.

 And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.

Practical - Works that apply Biblical Principle:

This section is for you to find a way to apply the truth in your life. I will try to give only one as example; there may be other practical ways. This is what makes the Christian walk so important and makes it important to have a deliberate purpose in everything we do.

Watch out for those who would try to cause division by disregarding the Lord’s authorities. Beware of what is going on around you and do not be simple concerning evil.

Romans 16:17-19 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.