How can acknowledging God as "Lord of lords" influence our decision-making? Foundation Verse: Deuteronomy 10:17 “For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribe.” Seeing God for Who He Is • “Lord of lords” declares absolute sovereignty. No rival authority competes with Him, in heaven or on earth. • Because He “shows no partiality,” His judgments are perfectly just—an unshakable standard for every choice we face. • He “accepts no bribe,” reminding us that nothing—status, money, feelings—can sway His righteous rule. Decision-Making Shaped by His Lordship • Alignment over autonomy – We submit plans to His revealed will instead of treating decisions as private territory. • Truth over trend – Popular opinion shifts; the Lord of lords never does. His Word stays the plumb line for every moral or ethical call. • Integrity over influence – Since He cannot be bribed, we refuse compromise or favoritism, even when shortcuts promise gain. • Courage over fear – If the Supreme Lord backs obedience, no earthly pressure should intimidate us. • Eternal over temporary – Decisions weigh differently when measured against His eternal kingdom rather than momentary comfort. Practical Everyday Examples • Work: Choose honesty in reporting hours or expenses, trusting the Lord of lords to honor integrity more than supervisors might honor inflated numbers. • Relationships: Forgive offenses quickly, because the sovereign Judge has forgiven us far more (Ephesians 4:32). • Finances: Give generously, confident that resources ultimately belong to the One who owns “the cattle on a thousand hills” (Psalm 50:10). • Time: Guard Sabbath rest and worship, recognizing His right to set our rhythms (Exodus 20:8-11). • Civic choices: Vote or serve in ways that mirror His justice and compassion, rather than partisan expedience (Micah 6:8). Related Scriptures That Reinforce His Supreme Authority • 1 Timothy 6:15 — “the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords.” • Revelation 19:16 — “And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” • Psalm 103:19 — “The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.” • Proverbs 3:5-6 — “Trust in the LORD with all your heart…in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Living It Out Acknowledging God as Lord of lords moves decision-making from self-centered guesswork to God-centered obedience. Each choice becomes an act of worship, revealing trust that the One who reigns over every power also guides every willing heart. |
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