Ecclesiastes 7
Those who ARE righteous CAN perish by focusing on their righteousness or by being over-righteous - it is called pride. In James 4:
At the same time, we are ALL wicked. We are to be righteous and to avoid sin to walk that fine line - only through Christ can we do this.
My Prayer: Lord, You are Holy, Pure, and Blameless. I am NOT! I think badly and talk badly of others - how sinful! I thank You that You love me anyway but please forgive me Lord Jesus. Help me be righteous and avoid sin. Help me recognize that there is only one truth and one way and that is You. Help me love You with all of my heart mind and soul.
...the righteous perishing in their righteousness,
and the wicked living long in their wickedness.
16 Do not be overrighteous,
neither be overwise—
why destroy yourself?
17 Do not be overwicked,
and do not be a fool—
why die before your time?
18 It is good to grasp the one
and not let go of the other.
Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes.
and the wicked living long in their wickedness.
16 Do not be overrighteous,
neither be overwise—
why destroy yourself?
17 Do not be overwicked,
and do not be a fool—
why die before your time?
18 It is good to grasp the one
and not let go of the other.
Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes.
Those who ARE righteous CAN perish by focusing on their righteousness or by being over-righteous - it is called pride. In James 4:
“God opposes the proud
but shows favor to the humble.” v6
but shows favor to the humble.” v6
At the same time, we are ALL wicked. We are to be righteous and to avoid sin to walk that fine line - only through Christ can we do this.
My Prayer: Lord, You are Holy, Pure, and Blameless. I am NOT! I think badly and talk badly of others - how sinful! I thank You that You love me anyway but please forgive me Lord Jesus. Help me be righteous and avoid sin. Help me recognize that there is only one truth and one way and that is You. Help me love You with all of my heart mind and soul.
