Behind
your door, on the back side of your door posts, you hide what you really
pursue. You’ve removed your loyalty from Me. You’ve added other gods, and you
never tire from looking for new ones. You prefer what they give you rather than
Me. (Isaiah 57:8)
Do you observe your people carefully? There
are many who will give lip service to what you ask of them, but their actions
will show they are pursuing other, selfish goals. Some will even actively
oppose you, leading others with them, away from the vision you teach and
opposing the values you have said are important. Are you prepared to respond to
this reality?
Through Isaiah, God is talking about this
person who pretends. God’s word was on the front of the doorpost of His
people’s homes. These people left the exterior claim to follow Him. But, on the
inside, in secret, they sought and worshipped other gods. There would likely
have been a penalty imposed by the community for open defiance, so they chose a
cowardly way. Many will go along with what a leader wants, at least they will
say so to be favored. But, behind the façade, in secret, they will seek other
motives. Others will simply lose their way. You must be alert for every
instance.
Watch carefully. Recognize when words and
behavior don’t agree. Be ready and willing to act.
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