Devotion for Friday March 2, 2018
Topic: God Hates Wickedness
Text: Psalm 45:6 – 9
God hates
wickedness and He punishes anyone who practices it. The bible has the stories
of how God vexed His anger on people who perpetuated wickedness. The Psalmist
didn’t restrain his adoration of Almighty God, expressing what His Kingdom and
throne are made of. Scepter means royal authority or staff used as royal
emblem. The emblem of our God is justice and righteousness. This is because it
is His nature as He is just and righteous. For this reason, He hates wickedness
(See Psalm 5:5; 33:5). There are some people who desire to practice wickedness.
They love it so much that if they have not made trouble with people, they will
not be happy. Wickedness comes in form of oppression, abuse of all kinds,
willfully committing sin, luring people into evil, telling lies, betrayal and
many others. Christians should not practice or tolerate wickedness. Psalm 97:10
admonishes us to hate wickedness as our God does. People who have no love find
it easier to practice wickedness (See 1 John 2:11; 3:15). Are you nursing any
form of hatred for someone? Better repent of it now before devil will lead you
into wicked act. Learn to love people unconditionally because that is the best
way to overcome wickedness.
Sing SS&S 587; Abu 205
Food for Thought: When you love
people unconditionally, it will be easier to overlook their faults and
shortcomings.
Memory verse: Psalm 45:7
Prayer: God, make me a lover of righteousness and a hater
of wickedness as you do in Jesus name. Amen.
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