Daily Devotion in Psalm 82

Daily Nugget:
All of us, at times, are quick with our judging of situations and people. Most of the time, our judgments are inaccurate because we know only a portion of the circumstances or what is happening in one’s life.
“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.” Proverbs 18:13

Only God can judge justly. We too often attempt to take His position of judging and try to put ourselves in His place. We are not “gods” (Psalm 82:1, 6), even though some still assume God’s role in passing sentences on others.

Our judgments and even our judicial professionals are “unjust” (Psalm 82:2) much of the time. All should be treated the same, be they poor, fatherless, afflicted, and the needy (Psalm 82:3). Personal gain or fame should not taint righteous judgment, but too often, it does (Psalm 82:4, 5).

Man has failed miserably in judging. More than ever, this is quite clear, as many judges are not even hiding their biased opinions and ignore laws that should be guiding them. This is seen especially in today’s political arenas. Judgments are wielded like a weapon to force their beliefs and opinions on others.

As frustrating as it is to see or hear of the unjustness forced on innocent people, there will be a time where false justice will cease. At that time, the most righteous, unbiased judge will take His proper place. God will one day judge all. He will be fair and honest. There will be no swaying, dishonesty, or buying someone off. Our God will judge all righteously by His unchanging laws. Gulp! No one will escape the rulings of our Lord!

Today’s Thought: 
“Don't judge any man until you have walked two moons in his moccasins.” — Native American Proverb

Words to Understand:
Afflicted: not fit physically or mentally

Today’s Reading:
Psalm 82
1 A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
6 ¶ I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.