3-18-07 Hebrews 1:9

Hebrews 1:9 (KJ21)
Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity; therefore God, even Thy God, hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy fellows.

Hebrews 1:9 (NAS)
THOU HAST LOVED RIGHTEOUSNESS AND HATED LAWLESSNESS; THEREFORE GOD, THY GOD, HATH ANOINTED THEE WITH THE OIL OF GLADNESS ABOVE THY COMPANIONS.

Hebrews 1:9 (NIVUS)
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.

Hebrews 1:9 (NLT)
You love what is right and hate what is wrong. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.

Peer pressure became a buzz word a few years back and many people succumb to it, instead of standing up for their beliefs and principles. In today's world, to live an upright, decent life is often looked upon with disdain and yet that is the best possible choice anyone can make.

When you choose to love, sanction, and hold righteousness as dear to your heart, you gain the attention of Adonai the Most High God. Living with integrity, virtue, and purity of life gains God's approval. With correct thinking, feeling, and acting, you prove yourself acceptable in the sight of the Lord your God. When you live in accordance to God's will, you show that you hate and detest wickedness, iniquity, and lawlessness.

Because of your stand in not giving in to the pressure of the world, Almighty God has anointed you with His Holy Spirit. He has made His power and might available to you at all times. He fuels and energizes you to live the best life you can and provides healing if you should get sick. You exalt the Lord your God and He gives you extreme joy and gladness. Those who live wicked, sinful lives cannot even partake or share in a small part of what you have received from God, for His anointing sets you far above them.