Day 340 · December 6
A devotional for today
Today’s readings
- Old Testament: HOSEA 4:1-5:15
- New Testament: 2 JOHN 1:1-13
- Psalm: PSALM 125:1-5
- Proverb: PROVERBS 29:9-11
Old Testament
Israel has knowledge about God but has abandoned the knowledge of God. Sin spreads through leaders and people alike, and God calls it what it is.
New Testament
John joins truth and love. Christian love never requires us to surrender the truth about Jesus Christ.
Psalm
Those who trust the Lord are pictured as Mount Zion - surrounded and kept by God. Proverb Summary Wisdom refuses needless quarrels and uncontrolled anger. Discover Jesus Jesus is truth in the flesh. Following Him means walking in both truth and love, never separating the two. Reflect Do my words hold truth and love together? Fellowship Discuss how Christians can remain gracious without compromising what Scripture teaches about Jesus.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, make me steady in truth and generous in love. Amen.
Live
Speak truth today without harshness and show love without compromise.