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Devotional - 24th Mar 2021

 'These are the things that ye shall do; speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates'
(Zechariah 8:15).

God in his command to man give clear guidance, that we should love him with our whole heart and also love our neighbours.  Our neighbour is any one we come in contact with each day - our friends, families, colleagues, associates and strangers. We must recognised that as we seek to obey God's commandments and show our gratitude with thanksgiving to him, we will receive the blessings he has instore for us. We must learn to appreciate and respect one another, judge with judgement of truth and show mercy and compassion, as we seek to restore and promote peace amongst each other, with divine help. God is saying to us, not to only know his  commandments but to practise them. We must seek to speak truth to our neighbour and let our words be seasoned with the love of God. We must be a people of honesty and integrity where our words and actions mean something to those on the receiving end. We should judge truth without fear, anger and partiality. As far as possible seek to be at peace with everyone. We must seek good and not evil, that we may live, and the Lord, the God of host shall be with us. We are also admonished to hate the evil and love the the good, and establish judgment in our gates, that God will be gracious unto us ( see Amos 5:14,15). God expects his people to observe integrity and justice towards each other and not to make the same mistakes as did the Jews. We must refrain from deceit and also ot carrying out evil practices of deception and craftiness against one another. Those in Judiciary roles must be careful not to accept bribe in handing down of judgement, but to judge  with judgement of truth and aims to promote peace in their gates. Let us through the Holy Spirit's leading, be like Christ in our attitude to wards others, giving love to others as we experience God's love, mercy and grace. In so doing we will deal faithfully and truthfully with others, refraining from evil deeds;  loving justice, truth and peace.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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