If we are going to boast, God says it should be because we know Him, the God of kindness, justice, and righteousness. I find these three things listed here interesting because they are shown in Jesus. Jesus showed kindness and mercy, but he also called for righteous living and showed God's justice in both word and deed. Ultimately, we see all three on the cross.
The last thing in the chapter, I note, is that God says he will bring judgment on those who are only circumcised in the flesh and not the heart. Most spouses want more than just their partner to wear a ring, and God wants more than an outward sign. Here is a reminder that it is what is on the inside that matters. We just can't look good on the outside or have the right outward appearance (circumcision, church membership, ethic group, etc).
Photo by Jackie Tsang on Unsplash
No comments:
Post a Comment