“Teach me, and I will keep quiet. Show me what I have done wrong.” Job 6:24 NLT
As a puppy Famous would often mischievously run off with a sock, chew on a chair leg, or sneak human food if left within reach. These cute but destructive behaviors would be met with a stern reprimand and instructions on how he could remedy the situation. I would ask him to drop his prize or stop refinishing the furniture. His obedience would then be met with a reward of praise. (And I will admit the occasional treat was used to reinforce the good response.)
We should be careful not to assume all of our actions are in God’s will. If we wear our Christianity without scrutiny, we can become guilty of using our so-called faith for our own purposes. We will say immoral actions are to be forgiven and others are to be punished for our advantage. To obey God we must be willing to allow his Holy Spirit to correct us when we are wrong.
Forgive me, Father, when I have furthered my own purposes over Your own. Teach me to always seek Your direction.
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