Isaiah 33:14-15 (KJV)
The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? Who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil.
In our anchored Scripture, the Prophet Isaiah listed the requirements to enjoy constant fellowship with the Lord. It is confirmed from Scripture that the upright, who walks righteously and speaks uprightly, who refuse to profit by fraud, who stay far away from bribes, who refuse to listen to those who plot murder, who shut their eyes to all enticement to do wrong, have their place reserved in Heaven. It is essential to know that we live in a generation where multitudes of people are running in the wrong direction. It is imperative that we exercise Divine wisdom and avoid being swayed by the majority towards the wrong path, lest we miss the path to Heaven. Exodus 23:2 says, “Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:” As citizens of Heaven, let us not be terrified into surrendering to the world’s beliefs. Let the whole world know that one with God is the majority and resist the lie that says that because we are outnumbered, we have to join the world to perpetrate evil, especially those identified as being socially acceptable or politically correct.
Living a godly life is one of the non-negotiable qualities for success in life and destiny and also to make Heaven. Godly character is having our thoughts, words, and actions flow in line with the Word of God. When we take a stand for God, even when we are alone, and live according to His Standards without compromise, He is pleased with us! It is all that God desires from us. The lifestyle of a godly character is a lifter of people. The uprightness of life lifted Abraham, Joseph, Samuel, and Daniel and positioned them in the realm of relevance in their generation. Many desire to be the best but lack godly character and integrity. It is written in Proverbs 11:3, “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.” The godly character of uprightness guides life and destiny. It assists the children of God to know the best way to go in life.
Beloved, as a Christian, you must stand up for God and speak against the ungodly work of darkness wherever you find yourself. Resist the temptation to live contrary to God’s Word. Every time you notice that you said something that is not true or you acted in ways that were not sincere, repent promptly. Never sleep over a lie or any other sin because no one knows when Jesus will come. Insist on the truth at all costs, even in the face of a hostile majority, with the complete understanding that you are in the majority with God. Today, decide to be upright in all your ways to end right up. Refuse evil. Stop looking at the things you are looking at that are sinful. Stop listening to sinful things. Get away from those things! Whenever you are confronted with situations or challenges in life, and there is a need to make a choice, it is crucial that you stand for the truth and with God. It doesn’t make logical sense, but when dealing with God, He is too big to understand with your little brain. Receive the grace from God to maintain upright character in Jesus’ Name. Remember, the profits of uprightness far outweigh any gain of iniquity; choose to stand for God.
O Lord, help me focus on the things that really matter in life and remove every distraction from my life in Jesus’ Name.