GOFAMINTDailyDevotion Wed. 26/7/2017

30/7/2017 LESSON 9

BLESSINGS FOR THOSE RIDICULED FOR CHRIST’S SAKE

Quarter’s Theme: CHRISTIAN ATTITUDE

Unit 2: Our Virtues (Lessons 5-9)

(RESPONSIBILITY MONTHS)

MEMORY VERSE

For if they do these things in the green wood, what will be done in the dry Lk. 23:31 (NKJV)

DAILY DEVOTIONAL READING

Wed. 26/7/2017

Slander Among Brethren

Ps. 50:12-23

Speaking evil of righteous people does not come only from unbelievers outside the church, even from those who are members of the church of God. People who should spend quality time praising God to glorify Him, gather together to discuss and propagate falsehood about other people within the church. At the same time they take side with those who should be rebuked because of their ungodly lifestyle; partaking in their sin. Meanwhile those who are spoken evil of become objects of ridicule without cause. Through such falsehood, some ministries have been brought into disrepute. God looks on as if unconcerned; but His retribution for such slanderers will eventually come. If men whom you trust as fellow believers slander you, take heart because God will defend your case and He will eventually prove your innocence.

POINT OF EMPHASIS: Slanderers persist because God keeps silent; but He will eventually judge.

PRAYER POINT: Father, strengthen Your saints who are being slandered and persecuted.