Righteous - Exodus 23:7

[Elder-Shawn Denise Briscoe]

Keep yourself far from a false matter; do not kill the innocent and righteous. For I will not justify the wicked.

Do you know what it means to keep yourself from a false matter or just what is a false matter? Any and all things that a lie is attached. CHRISTians should keep away from all things and all people that have deceit attached to it. Yes, even family members; however, this does not mean that we are not to continue to pray and be an example. CHRISTians should never agree or attach themselves to lies; violence or such.  You may read the above verse of scripture and think to yourself that you would never nor have you ever killed anyone righteous or innocent. But, when was the last time you spoke negatively about another or yourself for that matter. Each time we speak negatively about another or ourselves; we kill a bit at a time. So who are the wicked? The wicked are those who hear the truth; yet, turn away from the truth. The refusal to accept and believe in JESUS the SON of GOD who has come in the flesh is wickedness and should death find you in your wickedness you will be without justification. How can JESUS justify you when you have not met the Justifier? We are justified by faith in CHRIST JESUS. So my friends; check yourself before you wreck yourself.