Psalm 125:4 (KJV) Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
(Proverbs 7 also read)
If you are one of those who belong to the group of people who like to think of yourself as a “no good, dirty rotten sinner”, then this verse should be read by you as a rampant heresy. It speaks about those who are good and those who are upright. There are theological systems today who tell you that such people do not exist.
Unfortunately for them, the Bible disagrees.
These were people who lived under the law. Although grace was in at work, they didn’t think of it in those terms. These are not New Testament Christians. We believe in Jesus. In spite of the fact that they were under the law, the Bible tells them that some of them are good and some are upright. Are you going to argue with the Bible? If it’s possible to be upright under the law, it would certainly be possible to be upright under grace.
So? Take your excuses and put them away in a folder somewhere in your file cabinet in case you need them someday. Set your heart to live an obedient life and to be what this Psalm talks about as “good,” upright. Walk in righteousness.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Theology Buster
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This has been on my mind in later life. Especially, after talking with young people. When I was young, this whole idea of the missfit, the dangerous life, the rock and roll mythology was very admired. This was a quiet undercurrent in with Church youth as well. I just don't feel like this all worked out very well for most of us. I see a lot of young people today who want to do the right thing and are not as interested in being "edgy," and "sympathy for the devil."
Maybe... I don't really know...
The plan is supposed to be that we grow in wisdom and knowledge as we get older, so much of that difference is natural. The pain comes when we see people that want to increase in neither. All we can do is stay of the path ourselves and keep being an example.
Grace and peace
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