If the godly give in to the wicked, it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring.

Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools, or you will become as foolish as they are.

5Be sure to answer the foolish arguments of fools, or they will become wise in their own estimation.

When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.

When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.

Lord God my Father,

Protect me from falling for any evil deceit, keep me still so I can sense the coming storm. Keep my mouth still and my ears open, help me to only allow you to guide me and be in your Peace.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Our ancestors were unfaithful and did what was evil in the sight of the Lord our God. They abandoned the Lord and his dwelling place; they turned their backs on him.

But now I will make a covenant with the Lord, the God of Israel, so that his fierce anger will turn away from us. 11My sons, do not neglect your duties any longer! The Lord has chosen you to stand in his presence, to minister to him, and to lead the people in worship and present offerings to him.”

 So the people brought their sacrifices and thanksgiving offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings, too. 

There was an abundance of burnt offerings, along with the usual liquid offerings, and a great deal of fat from the many peace offerings.

So the Temple of the Lord was restored to service.

 For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful. If you return to him, he will not continue to turn his face from you.”

At the same time, God’s hand was on the people in the land of Judah, giving them all one heart to obey the orders of the king and his officials, who were following the word of the Lord.

And the Lord listened to Hezekiah’s prayer and healed the people.

The Lord has blessed his people, and all this is left over.”

In all that he did in the service of the Temple of God and in his efforts to follow God’s laws and commands, Hezekiah sought his God wholeheartedly. As a result, he was very successful.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to find you as you desire, lift me up so others can see your glory as I reflect your glory and live by your design. I wish to only serve you, I need to release my broken way to be restored wholeheartedly to your way. Give me strength to perform daily cleansing of my sin nature and not be tempted by it. Cause me to restore this temple you allow me to possess while I am here. Give me a heart that craves you more than anything else but keep me in balance with others so you are seen, not me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen