2 Chronicles 25:2 He did what was right in the sight of the Lord, yet not with a true heart.

This scripture refers to Amaziah, King of Judah. His reign seemed to start out well, for all outward appearances. However, because his heart was not in the right place, he eventually strayed and went down the wrong path and plunged his kingdom into the darkness.

I have pondered and prayed about the story of Amaziah for awhile. On a personal level, I find that I must examine my own heart. My outward appearances may seem good or godly, at times. However, if my heart is not in the right place, I eventually will find that I am heading down a dark road. On another level, if our heart as a community or even as a nation, is not right, then we are on a road with no promising lights at its destination.

Now is a good time to examine the heart of all matters.