“But they did not take heed; and M’nasheh misled them into doing even worse things than the nations Adonai had destroyed ahead of the people of Israel.”
2 Kings 21:9 CJB
We need to be careful of who we listen to and follow, no matter how popular or how good they sound. Realize, the people willingly followed Manasseh and his evil ways.
“For they don’t speak words of peace but devise ways to deceive the peaceful of the land.”
Psalm 35:20 CJB
This is why studying the word of God is so important!
“I will treasure your word in my heart, so that I won’t sin against you.”
Psalm 119:11 CJB
There are a lot of people sharing things on social media, on the news and even from the pulpit that may sound and look good, but don’t line up with the LORD?
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who change darkness into light and light into darkness, who change bitter into sweet and sweet into bitter!”
Isaiah 5:20 CJB
We see this happening today all around us so we need to be on guard! How? By being in His word!
“Your word is a lamp for my foot and light on my path.”
Psalm 119:105 CJB
Today, let’s take heed the word of God and not get caught up in the misleading drama of the world which is all around us! Check everything through the lens of scripture!
Have a blessed day seeking the LORD!