Reflective Words!

When a silversmith purifies silver, each time he puts it into the fire it is purified a bit more. The fire draws out the dross -- the impurities -- so as to leave it pure. It is said that he does this seven times, at which point he is able to see his own reflection clearly in the silver. That is when it has been thoroughly purified.

David wrote. . .
"THE WORDS OF THE LORD ARE PURE WORDS, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times." ( Psalm 12:6 ESV)

Though the speech of humanity may be marked by lies, flattery, and hypocrisy (note Psalm 12:2), the Word of the Lord does not contain any such dross. It is COMPLETELY PURE; so pure we should CLEARLY SEE THE REFLECTION OF THE ESSENCE OF GOD every time we read it!

In the wisdom of Proverbs we are told. . .
"(5) EVERY WORD OF GOD PROVES TRUE; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. (6) DO NOT ADD to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar." ( Proverbs 30:5-6 ESV)

To add to GOD'S WORD, it would no longer be pure. We can count on what God has said. He will always be true to HIS WORD. Every word is represented as it truly is. HIS WORD is untarnished. It is flawless. It brightly REFLECTS THE ESSENCE OF HIS BEING; holy, steadfast, and true! May we sincerely reflect every time we look into it.

Have a great day SEEING GOD'S WORD FOR WHAT HE AND IT IS!
Carl

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