Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer

July 11: Isaiah 8-10; Hebrews 8

Scripture: Isaiah (NIV) 10:1 Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees,…
3 What will you do on the day of reckoning, when disaster comes from afar? To whom will you run for help? Where will you leave your riches?

Observation: God is the ultimate law giver. Those making laws today should see themselves as God’s agents to establish justice and righteousness on earth. When those making the laws remove themselves from having to obey the laws, are they not unjust? When those creating the taxes remove themselves from paying the taxes does that not make others pay more? When those making the laws are required to receive the same consequences for breaking the laws as everyone else, then they will make laws more thoughtfully. The more I know God, the more I understand that His laws are an expression of His character. I believe the same is true of man’s laws. Hmmmm…

Application: As a lawmaker in any place of authority, especially in my home I must first align my life with God’s laws. Only then will I have the moral authority to make and enforce my laws. The privilege of making laws is not to be used for selfish gain; it is a tool entrusted to me for serving others. I will answer to the Great Lawmaker for the laws/rules I make.

Prayer: Lord, the fact that people may answer to me is not near as important as the fact that I will answer to you! Like you, I want to be just, righteous and merciful. Amen

Pastor Leon

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