1. Is not that we act righteously, but that we are righteous people from the inside out.
2. Is not that we would do a good job of acting out a role of righteousness, but that we would be genuinely transformed into our inner being.
B. God's Judgment
1. Is not on the basis of how we have performed or acted.
2. Is not on how we have appeared to others but it is on who we are behind the mask.
3. 1 Sa. 16:7, "...for the Lord sees not as man sees for man looked on the outward appearance, but the Lord looked on the heart."
God is not concerned about how we dress, speak, or how many people we have following us. How we act means nothing to nobody, but us and maybe a few naïve followers; that feel like they have to be in the known group, to be somebody. We have people that go out and feed people, but if that same person knocked on their door; they would turn their nose up at them, and ask them to leave. So their actions were not to help those in need, but an opportunity to make self-look good. God is looking for Soldiers that are genuinely transformed and want to help the least of us; not prey on the least of us, as a stepping stone in our secret agenda.
Father, You see us for who we really are, not who we pretend to be; because You see what’s in our hearts, and our agendas. Lord, fill us with Your Spirit, so we will be genuinely transformed into righteous people, and not righteous acting people. Father, we ask that You pull the sheep coats off all these wolves that are acting out roles to fool others. Lord, let us not look to man for recognition, that means nothing to anybody, but those who think too highly of themselves. Father, give us a desire for the Word; so we can imitate and follow Jesus so we may become someone in Your Kingdom that will last forever. Lord, help us be humble so we will treat all people the same; and not use others in need as a stepping stone, to elevate ourselves. Father, bless those who help the least of us, the ones who do not perform for man's glory; but those who work for You, that express true compassion, love, and kindness for You and others. Lord, give us discernment so we will be able to see all the fake people and false prophets, in this dark world, in Jesus name, Amen
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