Grace and mercy may be more necessary in some situations than others, but it must always be based on truth and not falsehood.
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Scripture
Exodus 23: 2-3, 6
“You shall not fall in with the many to do evil, nor shall you bear witness in a lawsuit, siding with the many, so as to pervert justice, nor shall you be partial to a poor man in his lawsuit.”
“You shall not pervert the justice due to your poor in his lawsuit.”
Observation
Although compassion honors God, perverting justice in the name of compassion does not honor him. These two verses caution against perverting justice for (or against) a man based on his socio-economic status. Truth is still truth regardless of my social agenda, personal preference, compassion, or lack thereof.
Application
What an interesting contrast between these two verses, yet what a beautiful consistency of character is taught! God is not a respecter of persons, and neither should his children be. This week, I need to watch how I interact with people. Grace and mercy may be more necessary in some situations than others, but it must always be based on truth and not falsehood.
This week I choose to stand on truth, walk in truth, and speak truth.
Prayer
God, thank you for not being a respecter of persons. Thank you for being the God of truth, and help me this week to stand unwaveringly on truth–no matter who the other party is that I am dealing with. May I live with a heart not only of your compassion, but also of your character.
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