Under Gods Command

Isaiah 33:14-16, The Sinners in Zion are terrified; trembling grips the godless: “Who of us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting burning? He who walks righteously and speaks what is right, who rejects gain from extortion and keeps his hand from accepting bribes, who stops his ears against plots of murder and shuts his eyes against contemplating evil, this is the man who will dwell on the heights, whose refuge will be the mountain fortress.  His bread will be supplied, and water will not fail him.

 These sinners realized that they could not live in the presence of the holy God, for he is like a fire that consumes evil.  Only those who walk righteously and speak what is right can live with God.  Isaiah gives examples of how to demonstrate our righteousness and uprightness, we can reject gain from extortion and bribes, refuse to listen to plots of wrong actions, and shut our eyes to evil.  If we are fair and honest in our relationships, we will dwell with God, and he will supply our needs.

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