Good Intentions Bad Judgement

Good Intentions Bad Judgement 

When I was in the Army, there was a phrase frequently used when people tried to do a good thing but the way they went about it was wrong. In that moment, a leader would tell them, “good intentions, bad judgement.”

This meant that the leader understood that your intentions were noble. You were trying to do the right thing, however, the decisions you made and the way you went about accomplishing the task was wrong. 

This is what we see with Simon in this passage. As a new believer, his thinking was skewed. He did not understand the free gift of Christ. He had good intentions, he simply used poor judgement. 

What about you? Do you find yourself having good intentions, yet making bad decisions because of poor judgement? Seek the Lord and get into a strong Christian community filled with mature believers. Together, you will be able to overcome your poor judgement. Here’s today’s Bible verse. Enjoy. 

Acts 8:18-24

18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money 19 and said, “Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”

20 Peter answered: “May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! 21 You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God. 22 Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord in the hope that he may forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. 23 For I see that you are full of bitterness and captive to sin.”

24 Then Simon answered, “Pray to the Lord for me so that nothing you have said may happen to me.”

Today’s Readings:

Acts 8:14-40; Proverbs 17:2-3