3-30-08 2 Samuel 23: 3,4 A Ruler Must Rule Righteously
2 Samuel 23:3,:4 (NAS)
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me, ‘He who rules over men righteously, Who rules in the fear of God, Is as the light of the morning when the sun rises, A morning without clouds, When the tender grass springs out of the earth, Through sunshine after rain.’
2 Samuel 23:3, 4 (NLT)
The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me: ‘The person who rules righteously, who rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of the morning, like the sunrise bursting forth in a cloudless sky, like the refreshing rains that bring tender grass from the earth.’
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Adonai, the One True God, has told you what characteristics a leader and ruler must have. Jehovah, your Rock and security, declares that if you would have rule and dominion, then you must do so with justice and in righteousness. It is important that you remain in right standing with God; it is only then that your decisions and judgments will be right. You must maintain a reverent and respectful attitude towards the Lord God. You must continually be in awe of Him and give Him the honor that is due Him. As you do this, your rule and dominion will be great.
Then you will shine with light, like the morning at the breaking of the day. You will reflect the light of the One who gives you light. He illuminates your spirit and your mind, allowing you to make correct judgments. Unlike other men who walk in darkness, you are like the sun that rises every morning. When you minister you bring joy to those who have experienced a dark night of distress. What you say will never becloud the issue, but it will bring clarity and brightness to those who hear.
Then they will see their situation with new eyes. Instead of brown and dried up, they will see it as new green grass. Instead of death and no hope, they will see brightness and growth. Your words will rain on them, watering their roots and strengthening them throughout their beings. Through your righteous words and judgments, these dear ones will receive new life.
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me, ‘He who rules over men righteously, Who rules in the fear of God, Is as the light of the morning when the sun rises, A morning without clouds, When the tender grass springs out of the earth, Through sunshine after rain.’
2 Samuel 23:3, 4 (NLT)
The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me: ‘The person who rules righteously, who rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of the morning, like the sunrise bursting forth in a cloudless sky, like the refreshing rains that bring tender grass from the earth.’
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Adonai, the One True God, has told you what characteristics a leader and ruler must have. Jehovah, your Rock and security, declares that if you would have rule and dominion, then you must do so with justice and in righteousness. It is important that you remain in right standing with God; it is only then that your decisions and judgments will be right. You must maintain a reverent and respectful attitude towards the Lord God. You must continually be in awe of Him and give Him the honor that is due Him. As you do this, your rule and dominion will be great.
Then you will shine with light, like the morning at the breaking of the day. You will reflect the light of the One who gives you light. He illuminates your spirit and your mind, allowing you to make correct judgments. Unlike other men who walk in darkness, you are like the sun that rises every morning. When you minister you bring joy to those who have experienced a dark night of distress. What you say will never becloud the issue, but it will bring clarity and brightness to those who hear.
Then they will see their situation with new eyes. Instead of brown and dried up, they will see it as new green grass. Instead of death and no hope, they will see brightness and growth. Your words will rain on them, watering their roots and strengthening them throughout their beings. Through your righteous words and judgments, these dear ones will receive new life.
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