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AATHAVAN 💚 February 14, 2025 💚
Friday
"He that killeth an ox is
as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck;
he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth
incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and
their soul delighteth in their abominations." (Isaiah 66:3, KJV)
Today’s meditation verse
speaks about people who live wicked lives yet offer sacrifices, offerings, and
worship to God. This verse reveals that such wicked individuals continue to
delight in their sinful ways despite their outward religious acts.
In the Old Testament, we read
in the book of Leviticus about how people would slaughter sheep and oxen before
God, sprinkling their blood to receive forgiveness for their sins. However,
today’s meditation verse points to those who perform such rituals out of mere
duty, without genuine repentance.
Though we no longer offer
animal sacrifices today, we have received something far greater—the precious
blood of Christ, which has redeemed our souls. Therefore, when we worship
before God or bring large offerings to the church, this verse reminds us to examine
ourselves and correct our ways.
The verse illustrates that the
one who kills an ox for sacrifice is like one who murders his fellow man; the
one who offers a lamb is like one who betrays a loyal companion, as if cutting
off a dog’s neck; the one who brings an offering is like one who presents
swine’s blood, something detestable; and the one who burns incense is like one
who worships an idol. In the same way, today’s meditation warns us against such
hypocrisy.
The verse further
states, "Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul
delighteth in their abominations." This means that no one forces them
to act this way; it is their own nature that drives them. They willingly choose
their sinful paths and take pleasure in their abominations.
As we offer sacrifices,
worship, and bring offerings, let us examine ourselves: Are we, through our
words and actions, like those who kill their fellow human beings? Are we
betraying those who are loyal to us, as if cutting off a dog’s neck? Are we
presenting unclean things to God, like swine’s blood? Are we worshipping the
idol of greed? If we find ourselves in such a state, let us repent and correct
our ways.
God’s Word continues to warn
such people in the next verse: "I also will choose their delusions,
and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer;
when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose
that in which I delighted not." (Isaiah 66:4, KJV)
Let us heed God’s Word, repent
of our wrongdoings, and guard ourselves against His judgment.
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