April 17
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PSALM 25 GOOD AND UPRIGHT IS THE LORD
8 Good and upright is the LORD;
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
9 He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble his way.
10 All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness,
for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.
11 For your name’s sake, O LORD,
pardon my guilt, for it is great.
12 Who is the man who fears the LORD?
Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.
13 His soul shall abide in well-being,
and his offspring shall inherit the land.
14 The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him,
and he makes known to them his covenant.
15 My eyes are ever toward the LORD,
for he will pluck my feet out of the net.– Psalm 25:8-15
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THOSE WHO FEAR HIM ARE THE LORD’S FRIEND by ILMA
The Lord is steadfast in his love and in his goodness
He keeps his promises to those who follow righteousness
He guides those who are humble but leaves the proud on their own
He teaches those who fear him in the way they should go
The righteous and godly constantly abide in him
They do not feed their lusts and desires which lead to sin
Instead, they listen and depend on the Spirit of the Lord
They do not follow or conform with the systems of this world
The friendship of the Lord is only for those who fear him
The Lord doesn’t tolerate sin but outrightly confronts it
Those who continue in their haughtiness will be cut off
For the Lord hates evil and God’s wrath awaits them all.
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REFLECTION
• What are some ways a Christian can lose friendship with God?