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I the LORD search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds. Jeremiah 17:10
D.L. MOODY
When I was going through the land of Goshen in Egypt a few years ago, as I came near the city of Alexandria, I saw one of the strangest sights I had ever seen. The heavens were lit up with a new kind of light and there seemed to be flash after flash; I couldn’t understand it. I found later that the Khedive had died and that a new Khedive was coming into power. England had sent over some war vessels and the moment darkness came on, they had turned their searchlights upon the city. It was almost as light as noonday. Every street was lit up, and I do not suppose that ten men could have met in any part of Alexandria without being discovered by that searchlight.
May God turn His searchlight upon us and see if there be any evil way in us!
ERWIN LUTZER
“The heart is deceitful above all things” (Jeremiah 17:9). The most important part of us is not what others see, but what our God sees—the omniscient, all-knowing One. We all have a public persona useful for our outward appearances, with our secret sins hidden from view. Many people live their lives in two compartments: the outer to impress others, the inner to satisfy our desires. The better we know ourselves, the more clearly we will see that every one of us has the potential for great sin.
When we trust Christ as our Savior, He births within us a new nature, but even then, we still struggle with sin. As our secret sins come under the authority of Jesus, our motives are purified. God is glorified when our inner motives and outer actions are in line with His will.
Have you been misunderstood or lied about? God knows the truth. Are you nurturing sins of the spirit? Do anger or envy fester in your heart? God knows the truth. Ask Him to purify your motives for His glory.
PRAYER
Lord, search me and change me!REFLECTION QUESTIONS
In which aspect of your private life are you avoiding spiritual counsel or help?In what areas of your life is God giving you new desires and new motives?