May 31, 2019: SOAP #3466:  Proverbs 16-18; Romans 12

Scripture:  Proverbs (NIV) 16:2 All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD.

Observation:  The One who knows the thoughts, knows the motives.  He cannot be fooled.  Others may misjudge, but not God.

A person may declare their innocence, but God knows the heart.  Others may declare their guilt, but God knows the heart.  It is to Him we will all answer.

To God, the motive is more important than the action and/or the results of the action.

Application:   There is comfort when I fail; God knows my heart; He understands what I was trying to accomplish.

There is frustration when I sin; God knows my heart; and I know that I cannot hide it.

There is forgiveness and peace when I repent; God knows my heart; He is working in me; He is giving me new “want to-es” on the inside that will result in new “do-es” on the outside.

Prayer:  Holy Spirit, you know the thoughts and purposes of my heart.  You know the motive behind every word and action.  Keep working on me until the motives of Jesus are established in me.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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