Micah 2:11
Sounds a bit like it should be the name of a punk band!
This verse is just stating the fact that the people of Judah and Isreal liked hearing the words of prophets, but only when their message was one of good news and joy. This is a warning against false prophets (who would tell people exactly what they wanted to hear).
Micah spoke out against prophets who made people feel comfortable in their sin-full lifestyles.
Some modern-day teachers and preachers can be guilty of this. They are SO concerned with what people want to hear or are pre-occupied with not upsetting anyone, that they can fall into the trap of speaking false-teachings.
A true teacher of God's word speaks of what is real and right, regardless of whether or not it upsets the listeners.
Love you x
1 comment:
Hey Ste
This is so true, and it sounds so easy to just go and speak truth, but of course we know it's hard, because something in us (at least in me) wants to please others. Yet only the truth will set us free and free I want to be. Love xx
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