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Just for Show
“Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part Thou shalt make me to know wisdom” (Psalm 51:6).
I am not really into antiques, but I am told that an increasing number of old, leather-bound books are being purchased for their covers and not so much for their content. Interior designers buy them by the linear yard and use them to create atmosphere in the homes of affluent clients. Of prime importance is whether they match the room’s decor. I read of one wealthy businessman who purchased 13,000 antique books he will never read just to create a library look in his newly renovated home. These books are just for show.
Focusing on outward appearances can be a pleasing way to decorate a house, but it is a dangerous way to live. The Lord reprimanded many when He was here on earth because they did not practice what they preached. He said, “All their works they do for to be seen of men” (Matthew 23:5). Let’s be sure that we are real on the inside. When living for Jesus, our content is far more important than our cover. We are here for more than show. Remember, if the Lord controls you on the inside, you’ll be genuine on the outside. As our verse indicates, He wants “truth in the inward parts.”
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