A Real Final Exam

In the old west, the prospectors took their ore to the assayer's office so he could test it and tell them if they had gold. That test revealed true quality. In school, sweaty-palmed students take exams that sort them out according to a set of standard.

This kind of test shows relative value. Consumer agencies run various products through tests to see if they stand up to advertising claims. These tests expose poor quality.

God told Judah they would be exposed as worthless people who claimed to be God's protected favorites but they really didn't know or love him at all. They could fail his ultimate test. Let's be ready for God'4 final exam by building a personal relationship with him.

Text: Ezekiel 21:13
Culled from The Holy Bible