II Peter 1:1-2
“I, Simon Peter, am a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ. I write this to you whose experience with God is as life-changing as ours, all due to our God’s straight dealing and the intervention of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ. Grace and peace to you many times over as you deepen in your experience with God and Jesus, our Master.”
“This letter is from Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior.”
God is just, fair and deals straight with us. His message is the same. Beware those who twist words into castles of air. They pretend to sophistication, destaining those who live straight and simply. Those whose hearts are evil need a disguise. The pure in heart need none.
Lord, keep me pure in heart. You’ve given me natural abilities with which I could preen and posture. I am afraid of my own capacity to humanly complicate when I need to stay humble. Give me clear sight and guide me in simple living that your wisdom shines, not mine.