Most everything we use for cleaning supplies is now only
available in concentrated versions.
Sometimes it seems so thick that I get to thinking it must be too
strong. The consistency just seems that it will be too harsh or that it needs a
little thinning. Concentrated detergent requires me to use just a little bit,
when back in the day we’d use a full cup of it to clean a tub full of
laundry.
Other times when I’m almost out of shampoo, I may add a
little water to get the most use out of the bottle. It still lathers up, maybe even better, but
it’s diluted.
While I am tempted to dilute the consistency of these
products, I have to ask myself if it cleans as well. It may go further, it may cost less, but when
it comes down to it, I am shortchanging myself because it just doesn’t clean as
well. It won’t do its job the way it’s supposed to if I dilute it. No money saved at all if I have to wash twice
to get the desired effect.
The consistency of the Word of God is important as
well. Dilute it down and you will lose
the true meaning and intent. If you add
anything to the Word, which is the Truth, you will get poor results. Add man’s
thinking and you get half truths. They sound good, they look great, but they
don’t achieve the right results. It is the undiluted Word of God that makes for
salvation, righteousness, sanctification and glorification, without these
ingredients you cannot see God.
Have you been tempted to dilute God’s Word in order to make
friends, influence people or keep the peace?
You’ve heard people say that the Bible is too strict, narrow-minded and
old fashioned. So you’ve tried thinning
it down, making it more palatable to see if more people might be interested. It
could be that your grown children, who were raised in the nurture and
admonition of the Lord are now saying you’re too strict, too biased, only for
old people. It may be that even those
who say they belong to God are wanting to have the Word delivered to them their
way - a way that won’t require them to
quit compromising and living like the world.
Oh beloved, you are blessed beyond measure! Not only has God
given you salvation, He has given you His Word so that you will be able to live
in its light. You don’t have to wander around in the dark, wondering what to
do, where to go or how to live. Every
Word of God is your way to profit, your path to success and your reason for
living. Every precept is the way for you to find strength for today and hope
for tomorrow. Run to His Word this morning and thank Him for the sincere milk
of the Word. His blessings are on you as
you take His Word in and live it out.
Take it in beloved, live it out and thank the Lord for His magnificent
gift. He loves you and He’s for you so He’s given you His wonderful Word.
Believe it and watch as His will unfolds for you!
Hebrews 4:12 For the
word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged
sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes
our innermost thoughts and desires.
Psalm 119:37 Turn my
eyes from worthless things, and give me life through Your word.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is
useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our
lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
Psalm 19:8 The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing
joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for
living.
Psalm 119:89 Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in
heaven.
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