Are you oppressed or offended?

TODAY’S PROVERB: If a king judges the poor with truth, his throne will always be secure. Proverbs 29:14

This proverb provoked a theme that might be a bit controversial. Nevertheless, I believe it’s important. We’re living in a world of dichotomies and being aware is the first step to change.

On the one hand, there is more oppression and persecution than ever. Hunger and tyranny in Third World countries. Women sold into prostitution and slavery in nearly every country — including our own. Children also sold for pornography and prostitution. Brothers and sisters of the faith being tortured and martyred for their faith in Jesus.

We seldom see these poor souls in the news or headlines. Their voices are seldom heard or represented in order to receive some type of relief or justice.

On the other hand, the definitions for oppression and persecution have broadened to include a new group of people — the offended. Those who feel slighted and misunderstood.

Justice is no longer championing the truth, it’s getting what we feel we deserve. It’s responding to the loudest voices. Voices who unfortunately drown out the weak.

How do we separate those truly being oppressed from those who are offended or inconvenienced? Always, it is truth.

Truth from the foundation of the universe. Truth from the heart of the Creator of the Universe, as revealed in His word. Truth in love. Truth in holiness. Truth in grace. Truth in restoration. Truth in justice.

We may not rule a kingdom, nation, or city, but we live in God’s Kingdom. When we know the truth, we can live it. When we live it, others will be drawn to our Heavenly Father. Expanding God’s Kingdom? That’s a good thing.

May we all abide in truth and seek justice for those truly oppressed, my friends.

Proverbs 29:14, Tree of Life Bible Society, Tree of Life Version – TLV, #tlvbible, #tlvproverbs