Re:Verse reading–Judges 17:1-6; 18:1; 19:1; 20:1-7; 21:25 (day five)
“In those days there was no king in Israel; every man did what was right in his own eyes.”
It seems like this was the “default setting” for the Israelites- When there was no King (voice of God), they selfishly turned inward to find guidance and understanding.
Thousands of years later, we see that we are the same. Sadly, this inward and selfish bent has been the default setting for the human heart throughout history. Apart from a relationship with God through Christ, we are left with our own (man-made) wisdom and understanding to guide and govern us.
The good news of the Gospel, is that God has made a way to speak to the human heart that will trust and follow Him. Even in relationship with God, there is still the struggle against this “default setting”.
How can we resist? What can we do? Start with these:
Accountability- Hebrews 10:23-25
Discipline- 1 Timothy 4:7
Humility- Psalm 139:23-24
