THE LORD EXAMINES MOTIVES

THE LORD EXAMINES MOTIVES

Proverbs 21:2 (NLT) "People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives."

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 Proverbs 21:2 (KJV)  "Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts."

Sometimes we mistakenly assume that motives don't really matter as long as our actions appear right. For example our heart maybe far from God even when we are going through the motion of worship. By this verse reminds us that the Lord "examines" our motives, and he is quite capable of distinguishing genuineness from insincerity.
Whether we are dealing with worship our day-to-day interactions with others, the Lord desires genuine motives sincere hearts. Let us praise God that he sees our true motive.

LET US PRAY
Oh God who sees our heart you know all things. Forgive us for our insincerity and our false motives as we worship you and as we deal with others. Teach us to be honest with ourselves, with others, and with you, for we want to reflect your purity. Amen.
SHALOM.

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