Proverbs 20:6 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God says...

“Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: But a faithful man who can find?” (Proverbs 20:6 KJV)

This passage simply says: “Lots of people claim to be loyal and loving, but where on earth can you find one?” (Proverbs 20:6 MSG)

Well, talk is easy and boasting is of no value. Always, when people blow their horn it always is a sign they are not what they say they are. Anyone can craft a resume' in a favorable light. Any politician or schemer can always learn mastery of some kind of spin. Many have developed the fine art of embellishing, especially when put on the spot. Most people even wear make up to look good for optics. That’s the reality of this fallen world!

So, as children of God by grace through faith in Christ Jesus who belong in the Kingdom of God, we are blessed with His Word to remind us day by day. It is good to be good and to do good deeds. But, it should neither be done in self effort to observe the law nor to follow religious doctrine nor to comply political correctness. All the things we do must be done guided by God's holy Words and by the promptings of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. And, if goodness is done, it must not be proclaimed to the world. Lord Jesus rebuked the Pharisees and teachers of the law for doing that (Matthew 23:13-36).

We are reminded directly from the mouth of our Lord Jesus Christ, to be mindful always in what we do. He says - “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (Matthew 6:1-4 NIV)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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