Elihu reminds me of many of self-proclaimed prophets in my time. These who would presume to know the mind of God. Such arrogance is distasteful, to say the least. How difficult it must have been for Job to listen to these ramblings! Yet, I witness many today who not only listen to such pompous prophets, but actually give credence to their words. Prophets claiming special access to God, selling their so-called Divine knowledge, basking in their own glory, deceiving their hearers. I wonder what God has in store for these charlatans who profit from misuse of His name? Thank you, Father, for revealing yourself to mankind; for providing personal insight through the leading of your Holy Spirit so that we are not dependent on man's direction.
Monday, February 6, 2012
January 13
Job 35-37
Elihu reminds me of many of self-proclaimed prophets in my time. These who would presume to know the mind of God. Such arrogance is distasteful, to say the least. How difficult it must have been for Job to listen to these ramblings! Yet, I witness many today who not only listen to such pompous prophets, but actually give credence to their words. Prophets claiming special access to God, selling their so-called Divine knowledge, basking in their own glory, deceiving their hearers. I wonder what God has in store for these charlatans who profit from misuse of His name? Thank you, Father, for revealing yourself to mankind; for providing personal insight through the leading of your Holy Spirit so that we are not dependent on man's direction.
Elihu reminds me of many of self-proclaimed prophets in my time. These who would presume to know the mind of God. Such arrogance is distasteful, to say the least. How difficult it must have been for Job to listen to these ramblings! Yet, I witness many today who not only listen to such pompous prophets, but actually give credence to their words. Prophets claiming special access to God, selling their so-called Divine knowledge, basking in their own glory, deceiving their hearers. I wonder what God has in store for these charlatans who profit from misuse of His name? Thank you, Father, for revealing yourself to mankind; for providing personal insight through the leading of your Holy Spirit so that we are not dependent on man's direction.
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