(July 25, 2014)
The
Lord’s promise to Solomon, while important, is no different in many ways from the
Lord’s promise to each and every one of us. Like Solomon’s temple, our souls may be
hallowed, and the Lord may put His name there forever if we are willing to
accept Him. If we are willing to walk
before Him in integrity of heart and do according to all He commands us, we
will be established on a throne in Israel forever. But, if we turn from Him, then will we be cut
off from His sight.
One of
the glorious factors of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is that it is a true
meritocracy even though it is also a monarchy. Most monarchies only permit advancement
according to birth, but the Lord’s perfect system of government avoids the
chaos of democracy through a perfect hierarchy while simultaneously avoiding
the stagnation of a monarchy through temporary callings and an ultimate judgment
based upon our personal worthiness and His Grace. Were I to sit down for years to consider a
better system, I doubt I could come up with one.
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