Right from wrong

032108:Joshua 9:14So the [Israelite] men partook of their food and did not consult the Lord.

The neighboring countries surrounding the Israelites deceived them and so the Israelites made an oath to them without consulting the Lord first. However, once their lie was discovered, they became slaves to Israel.

1 Corinthians 6:3Do you not know also that we [Christians] are to judge the [very] angels and pronounce opinion between right and wrong [for them]? How much more then [as to] matters pertaining to this world and of this life only!

Paul just talked to the Corinthians about how he judges believers because they should know better. Now, he is explaining that the life we have on Earth is like practice for Heaven where we will be judges upon the world and even the angels.

I'm a bit torn because in Joshua, it seems like God would want us to always consult Him first. But, it seems that after we accept Christ, we need to already know what is right and wrong by Jesus' example. We should be able to judge for ourselves because we have eyes that see and ears that hear. I never would have thought that God would place us Christians as judges in the end. I think this also implies that men will teach angels about humanity. Could it be that Satan, the fallen angel just doesn't know right from wrong? Or because he has fallen, he does and chooses wrong for his selfish gain? Wow, the spiritual realm is beyond me! However, today, what I take away from this is that I must choose. I must know and learn what is righteous. I find this out by looking to Jesus' example.

Heavenly Father, Abba, I pray for Your forgiveness. Please help me to keep following Jesus's example. Jesus, thank You for being the perfect example. May I not judge others today unless it is with Your heart and mind. May there be nothing of myself today. I only want You. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.