• There are some religions in the Orient that follow practices that are condemned by Scripture and society. A member of one of them was jailed for robbery and murder which was part of his "faith." While imprisoned he was visited by a missionary who shared with him the message of salvation. After he accepted Christ, the missionary gave him a Bible which became his dearest possession.
• When he appeared before the judge, he testified that he had been brought up to be a worshiper of Kali. As a young child he was taught that if he shed the blood of the victims he robbed he would please Kali - a Hindu goddess - and win her favor. He faithfully practiced his belief in this goddess all of his life.
• When the judge confronted him with his crime, he broke down and began to weep. After a few moments he was able to speak and with tears streaming down his face told the judge that he had committed many murders - more than he could remember.
• "How could you be guilty of enormities like these?" asked the judge.
• Taking his worn Bible from his pocket and holding it up for the judge to see, he replied, "Had I but received this Book as a child, this book of Jesus, my Savior whom I now worship, I would not have done such horrible things."
• "Exalt the Lord, our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy," proclaims the Psalmist. How sad it is that so many who have His Word in their homes never allow it to enter their hearts and change their lives.
• Prayer: We pray, Father, that we will open our hearts to the message of Your Word and live by its truths. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
• Scripture for Today: Psalm 99:5 Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy.
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