GodMakesMyDreamsComeTrue.....: nothing to prove, nothing to lose.. =)

GodMakesMyDreamsComeTrue.....

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

nothing to prove, nothing to lose.. =)

Title: A Christian's DefenseAuthor: Warren Wiersbe
Read Psalm 26:1-12
Have you ever been blamed for something you didn't do? Leaders often are blamed falsely. The Israelites blamed Moses for lack of water, bitter water, enemies' attacks and lack of food. In this psalm, David is falsely accused, so he takes four steps to deal with his slanderers.
Step 1: An honest examination (vv. 1-3). Human nature does not want to admit it's wrong, but we need to examine ourselves. David walked in integrity. Integrity means "wholeness of character." He also walked in faith, without wavering. We find David open before God, walking in the light and letting God examine him. We would save ourselves a lot of trouble if we would let Him examine us. He wants to teach us what we are really like. If we are right before God, it makes no difference what people say.
Step 2: A holy separation (vv. 4,5). People accused David of being a hypocrite, even though he did not worship false gods. We must obey the biblical doctrine of holy separation (II Cor. 6:14-18).
Step 3: A happy celebration (vv. 6-8). David washed his hands in innocence. He was cleansed by water and blood. He was concerned about praising, loving and glorifying God. Just as Jesus sang before His crucifixion, David sang songs of praise around the altar, the place of sacrifice. Do we sing songs of praise when we have to make sacrifices?
Step 4: A humble determination? (vv. 9-12). David said, "As for me, I will walk in my integrity." When a person has integrity, he has a great defense, a great shield. Character is a marvelous shield against the accusations of men. A good conscience gives us courage in times of difficulty.
The Christian's defense is the grace of God, His Word and His truth. Because of this, we're able to walk. David's foot stood in an even place. He was not standing alone--he was in the congregation. Let's take the same steps David took the next time someone slanders us.
People can hurt you with false accusations, but you need not let slanderers defeat you. If you walk with integrity, your character will shield you. Keep yourself pure and avoid compromising situations. When someone slanders you, God's grace, His Word and His truth will protect you.

Through the years.. GOd has often moulded me in the area of handling accusations, gossips, slanders, misunderstanding from pple. Often i remind myself that the greatest weapon towards accusations is humility. The need to identify the half truth and to be humble to acknowledge but the half lie that distorts our identity in Christ, we have to reject it.

Thank you father that in all i do, it is not to please or to prove but it's simply to walk in Your will and be Your light. Thank you that you already well-pleased with me and my proof of my ability was when i recieve you as My Lord and Saviour and what i ever need to prove, you have already proven it on the cross for me.

posted by raethelamb @ 4:29 PM

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