Why are we so stubborn? We think we're always right, we think we're without fault, we think we're all that. God did not come to save the self-righteous and perfect. (Matt 9:13) We really have to spend more time repenting and asking God for forgiveness. When we read Bible verses that talk about God smiting people, we never think it's gonna be us. We (I) always think: "Yeah, it's totally for that bully down the street, God can't be talking about us!". But with this mindset, God is totally talking to us. Who are we to think that we're exempt from God's wrath?
And instead of storing up wrath, we (obviously) should be storing up our treasures in heaven. What have we stored up as of now? If we were to die now, would we have anything? Will our actions on Earth have any impact? Do we have any eternal accomplishments?
This verse also reminds us that He is a just God. He's always watching for us and will always maintain justice in the world. Sometimes we forget that and try to fix things up by our own power. Usually, by doing this, we just end up sinning more - it's never easy to just turn the other cheek. Gotta leave it all to God. (I wonder what He'll say to me on Judgment Day...)
It's kinda hard to switch from reading about God's wrath to His love. Not that God is bipolar, but the difference is very extreme. Though He will exercise His power against those who are sinful, His also extends His love to those who are faithful and will reward all who strive to work for God. (v.6,7) In Psalm 24:12, David says,
If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,”Eternal life and heavenly rewards are the byproduct of faith. Has it become the ultimate goal? We have to get this straight: God does not give us eternal life and rewards as repayment for our work on Earth, all that is from God's grace. Rather, our work on Earth is (inadequate) repayment for God's love and mercy on us. He chose to die on the cross for us, that's commitment. Do we have commitment? If we're only there for the rewards, how different are we from gold diggers? I guess the gold diggers would fall under the self-seeking category (v. 8).
does not he who weighs the heart perceive it?
Does not he who guards your life know it?
Will he not repay each person according to what they have done?
I don't quite understand how someone would want to be God. They're biting off more than they can chew. We're only human, how can we possibly take on such a role! I don't really understand the desire for power. I can understand why money is so desirable, but power is useless. So what if you're at the top of the ladder or have a couple slaves? What then? It's not like Hitler, one of the greatest leaders ever, accomplished much for himself. (Ofc, he's a bad guy but he was a good leader, just that the object of his leadership was bad.) The power-hungry are both prudent and blind. They plot & plan, they're disciplined, and can achieve pretty much anything but they're too preoccupied to see the world for what it really is. Is that a life worth living?
This is what I see when I observe the nerds at my school. What might God, the Judge himself, see in me?
Sonia
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