Today’s Thought “Bought by A Price?” G. Ward Numbers 22:18 But Balaam replied to the servants of Balak, “Even if Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything, either small or great, contrary to the command of the LORD my God. While commendations from mankind may be the initial premise to good deeds, there could be silent entry to positive points in conscience more desired than wicked intent (cf. Nu.22-24) and if not nurtured through careful examination unto obedience to the only script that matters (Matt.24:35), a return to mediocrity boulevard is inevitable.