If Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not go beyond the word of the Lord, to do good or bad of my own will. What the Lord says, that I must speak? Numbers 24:13
In this world, it is commonly heard that money talks, meaning it can get people to do things that they would not normally do. It is very common for people to do things that go against their conscience or beliefs if they are given enough money in their greed to be wealthy at any cost.
After blessing the Israelites several times, Balaam tells the messengers of Balak that even if he was given a lot of money, he could not say or do anything against the command of the Lord.
People are very quick to sell out their mind, body, soul, family, friends, and more to get money. This includes many people in the church. The commands of God are pushed aside or ignored in order to gain wealth.
At the moment a person chooses to believe in Jesus, he needs to give his entire life over to God. God is to be the complete master of his life. This is to include everything the person says or does, no matter what is offered.
Nothing this world can offer can equal eternal life. In the end, all the world can give is temporary pleasure that ends in eternal death.
Obedience to God takes priority over everything else in a person’s life. If one does not obey God, he is not serving God, nor does he trust in God. Disobedience is rejecting God.
One must never allow himself to be bought out by the world to do anything good or bad that goes against the commands or will of God.
Temptations will arise to try and get you to go against God’s desire or your life. Money, position, friendship, material things, and more will be offered to gain your following and get you to sin against God by disobeying His commands.
Choose today that God is the only one you will serve with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Put His ways and commands above everything and everyone else.
Know that no matter what the world can offer, God offers something much better–eternal life. How willing are you to obey God’s commands?
Today I pray that you will know Jesus as your Lord and Savior; that you will know the commands God is giving you; that God will give you the strength to obey His commands; that God will strengthen you to refuse to disobey His commands; and that you will know the reward God has for you as you obey Him.
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This is an updated edition of a post originally published on Insights from Tom
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