What’s right?

Judges 17:6 says, “In those days there was no king in Israel; every man did what was right in his own eyes.”

Observation: This is a time in the existence of Israel when there were no kings yet. They Israelites still lived by Judges who ruled over the people. You may remember when Moses’ father-in-law suggested that Moses was going to kill himself trying to take care of everyone, so he appointed Judges to help rule the people. But as we can see the Judges were not always following God’s commandments. It is obvious from this passage that a king may be needed to get people on track. That is called a Monarchy. It’s interesting that God’s plan was a theocracy, where God was all they needed. But that was not enough.

Application: “Every man did what was right in his own eyes.” It’s a funny statement because as I look at it I’m amazed that they could not get it right. But I must ask myself when I have done things that are right in my own eyes. That is why there are so many belief systems and denominations. Because at some point we all interpret the bible differently. But ultimately, when we get to know the character of Christ, we can live through his eyes.

Prayer: God, conform my life to your life, my will to your will. Let me know you more. Be enough for me!