DAILY?READINGS: Gen. 40; Psalm 18:1-29; Matt. 23
And the Lord said unto Moses, Take all the heads of the people, and hang them up before the Lord against the sun, that the fierce anger of the Lord may be turned away from Israel. Numbers 25:4
The words of this verse are strong. But sin is a destructive thing and must be judged for the good of all. The Israelite men were pursuing Midianite women and their god Baal. The Jews would soon learn that fornication and idolatry often walk together. This is why Christians are to be idol free (1 John 5:21). Those who do not fear God will not obey His commands for holy living. Silence condones sin. Church leaders are to set a good example, and when there is sin in the camp, they must call it what it is. May God help us to be holy. —W. A. H.
The dearest idol I have known, whatever that idol be,
Help me to tear it from Thy throne and worship only Thee.
—W. Cowper