"but if water is put on the seed and any part of their carcass falls on it, it is unclean to you."
God tells us what is unclean. He separates the precious from the vile. He distinguishes between good and evil. Genesis 1:4 ,"And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness."
It's not our call to make. It's based upon his word. Feelings have nothing to do with it, and human opinion does not matter. He rules the world, and he judges for us. 10:42, "He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead.' He's the highest authority in creation, and he's the greatest Lord in redemption. Whenever we doubt his counsel, let us blush with shame. No one could be so good as God who gave up his Son for the sins of others. No one could be more justified than the God of all the earth, who must do right. He places higher honor on justice and love than any of us could imagine.
Therefore, trust him, and do good. Psalms 37:3, "Trust in the Lord, and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security." Walk with him in devotion. Covenant by grace to live according to his commands. 1 John 5:3, "For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome." It is best for us, and it is righteous. Bow to his judgements, no matter what he does. Trust him, dear saints, and get your counsel from Scripture. Behave and think as he says.
This is the good life that enjoys forgiveness. John 10:10, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." abundant life walks in God's power, and he withholds no good thing. Psalms 84:11, "For the Lord God is a sun and shield; he bestows favor and honor. No good thing does the Lord withhold from those who walk uprightly."
Let us repent from self-government, and come under his authority. Let us be wise. Proverbs 8:33, "Hear instruction and be wise,
and do not neglect it." He will hear you in prayer, and he will answer. Psalms 65:2 All humanity will come to You, the One who hears prayer." Do not be deceived by, "I can't obey." We can do all through Christ who strengthens us. We can honor God in any circumstance, or storm.
Heaven will testify of God's goodness to those that obey him. We'll receive our reward. We'll look back upon our life, and thank God. We'll see his face, forever. Never again will our wills be in conflict with God's will. We'll be in perfect compliance, and he'll fulfill our every desire. Romans 8:21, "because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God." Nothing will be off limits. We'll be filled with uninterrupted joy, forever!
This is the inheritance of the saints. Seize it, and trust him every day!
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