வேதாகமத் தியானம் - எண்:- 1,499
Scripture Meditation - No. 1,499
AATHAVAN 💚 March
15, 2025 💚
Saturday
"He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" (Micah 6:8, KJV)
Today, there is no shortage of religious activities among people. There are temples on every street, and the worship services and rituals conducted in these temples are abundant. People run around tirelessly, engaging in various acts of devotion and religious activities. Yet, there is no decrease in the crimes committed in the land. If spirituality were truly increasing, the sins in the nation should have decreased.
This shows us that what people consider as spirituality is not true spiritual work. They are not fulfilling God's purpose but are instead performing certain actions according to their own thoughts, presenting themselves as spiritual individuals. In the name of spirituality, they engage in some forms of physical austerity, thinking that by doing so, they can please God. Many of the actions people perform today fall into this category.
This is why the Apostle Paul says, "Touch not; taste not; handle not; which all are to perish with the using; after the commandments and doctrines of men? Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh." (Colossians 2:21-23, KJV).
Yes, dear friends, abstaining from certain foods during specific times, bowing and worshipping without genuine devotion in the heart, growing beards, and similar actions are often mistaken as wisdom. While these actions may appear wise, they only serve to discipline the body and have no other benefit.
So, what does God truly desire? Today's meditation verse tells us, "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" (Micah 6:8, KJV). In other words, God has given us commandments to follow: to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly before Him. This is what God desires from us.
"Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting. Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them. And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil." (Isaiah 1:13-16, KJV).
Yes, dear friends, let us not deceive ourselves by thinking that God will be pleased with us if we spend hours in meaningless religious activities. Instead, let us strive to live as spiritual people who are pleasing to God. Political leaders might desire such actions, but our God is not a political leader; He is the Savior of souls.
Gospel Message: Bro. M. Geo Prakash
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