Proverbs 30:5-6 – “Every word of God is purified; He is like a shield for those who take refuge in Him. 6 Do not add to His words, lest He reprove you, and prove you a liar.”

As I read, prayed, and pondered the Word of God today, something tugged at my heart that I felt was a call to action.   This flowed out of my reading of Proverbs 30.

I paused and pondered the thought of God’s Word being purified.    The Word of God is pure, so how could it be purified?    This appears to be a figure of speech (hypo-catastasis) comparing every Word of God to some precious metal that has been refined (purified).   The message, to me, was that God’s Word is trustworthy.  It has no defects, flaws, misinformation, mistakes, or falsehoods.   It is totally reliable.

The continuation reveals the purpose and power of God’s Word: a shield, covering, and protection.  Then, He gives a needed warning about human interpretation.

As I continued to read, in verses 11-14, I saw a description of today’s society.   The phrase, “There is a generation.”   This describes a group or class of people who exhibit the character traits listed: a lack of respect, arrogant contempt for others, greed, self-centeredness, and a willingness to devour others and eliminate them to satisfy their ideological agenda.

The very interesting discussions about contentment or satisfaction, awe-inspiring things, things that bring fear and destruction, how size and strength are not what defines success, but wisdom, the visibly impressive things.

Those are not my focus.   They pointed to God’s grace and awesomeness and led me to the call to action in Proverbs 31:8 – “Open your mouth on behalf of those unable to speak, for the legal rights of all the dying.”

As believers, we are commanded to warn when danger is coming.  We are to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.  If we sit silent in this hour as evil grows, selfishness increases, and life other than one’s own becomes valueless, we will lose God’s favor.

As believers, we do not have the luxury of indifference.  We do not have the luxury of personal preference.  We do not have the luxury of silence in the face of evil.  We do not get to “live and let live,” straddling the fence on matters of life that endanger the defenseless.  We are commanded to warn.  I ask you to make your own list of those in our world who cannot speak for themselves, those who are weak, vulnerable, and unable to defend themselves.  Then, ask God, “What is my assignment?”

I’m crying in repentance and asking for directions.  My voice, prayers, finances, and vote are to be invested in defending those who cannot defend themselves and speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves.  Children, babies, the unborn, the elderly who are abandoned, and the blind (spiritually as well as naturally).

We must proclaim Jesus’ message and stand in the gap for those who cannot speak for themselves.   Silence is not an option.  

Have a fantastic Day basking in the Pure, Purified Word of God!