“The rest of the Jews joined him in hypocrisy, with the result that even Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy” (Galatians 2:13).
Humans are carried away by the movement of crowds. This is where the absolute sovereignty of God is important to understand. It will be God’s way. We cannot vote morality or change what God has spoken. Somehow though, we have this tendency to make legitimate through crowd appeal that which is antithetical to the will of the Father. Be led by the Lord and not by any crowd.
Lord, You know my heart and those places where I am influenced by others and not led by You. How easy it is to be led astray. Build strength of character such that I do not fall prey to the wiles of the wicked one nor succumb to my pride. Keep me on the straight and narrow path of salvation that I may live into the likeness of Christ and exemplify the new man who no longer is the old Adam.
Lord Jesus, without You all of this is impossible, but with You it is already promised. Lead me this day to be a person of integrity who is the same at all times. You know where I need to be corrected and You know where I need to hold fast. Guide me, Lord, that I may be led by You and the will of the Father. Keep me from being led astray by the fickle whims of this age. Amen.
