2 Chronicles 24 -- It Isn't Enough Simply To Know God's Truth

“What a person believes ultimately determines how a person behaves… When we believe the truth, God works for us, but when we believe a lie, the Devil works against us,” my commentary said.

Joash’s life had been saved by the high priest when he was a toddler.  All of his life the high priest had faithfully taught Joash and trained him to rule, but his faith was shallow.  “The king had never taken the truth into his heart and allowed it to take root … He had obeyed God’s law only because his mentor was watching … It isn’t enough simply to know God’s truth; we must obey His truth from the heart.  Truth in the mind can lead to obedience, but truth in the heart and obedience from the heart will produce godly character.  God’s Word and God’s will must be internalized – received into the heart – or we can never develop consistent Christian character.  Until duty and discipline become delight, we are only reluctant servants who obey God because we have to, not because we want to,” my commentary added.

Father, I know this was the case in my own heart for years, and I thank You so much for opening my heart fully to You over 20 years ago.  Please do the same for those I love.  Help them to change duty and discipline into delight.  Help them to love You as I’ve come to love You and even more.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford