Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness which they have prescribed; To turn aside the needy from judgment, and to take away the right from the poor of my people, that widows may be their prey, and that they may rob the fatherless! — Isaiah 10:1-2 KJV
Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless. — Isaiah 10:1-2 NIV
Thought and Reflection
Complete power corrupts everything. It allows us to have things we don’t need; it allows us to forget where our roots are; and it allows us to ignore the cries from the oppressed.
Because only God has the power to control all power, complete power corrupts. It is like the sins of Adam and Eve. We desire it. True power, which is acceptable to The Complete power, can be used to bless the poor, lift the burdened, forgive the guilty and help the powerless.
My Prayer
Almighty Father God, I don’t want my time spent trying to position myself to be the best over others. Give me the grace and ability to bless others.
Not so that I feel superior or important but so they will be blessed. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
