You Are Children of the Most High
Reflections on Psalm 82:6
In the heart of the Old Testament lies a striking and often misunderstood verse: "Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the Most High." At first glance, this verse may seem puzzling—how can human beings be called "gods"? What does it mean to be a child of the Most High?
To understand this powerful declaration, we must look at both the context and the calling that surrounds it.
The Context: Earthly Judges, Divine Responsibility
Psalm 82 is a psalm of Asaph, where God stands in the divine assembly and brings judgment upon unjust leaders—those entrusted with earthly authority. When God says, “Ye are gods,” He is speaking to human rulers and judges who were appointed to execute justice on His behalf. In ancient Israel, judges were often referred to as "elohim" (gods) because they carried out God's law and were to reflect His character in their leadership.
These leaders, however, had failed. They were showing partiality, neglecting the oppressed, and corrupting justice. Though they were given high status and divine responsibility, God reminds them in verse 7: “But ye shall die like men…” In other words, their position would not protect them from judgment.
The Privilege: Children of the Most High
The second part of the verse gives us something deeply meaningful: “all of you are children of the Most High.” This is not just for rulers and judges; this is a spiritual identity that belongs to all who walk in covenant with God.
To be a child of the Most High is to walk in intimate relationship with the Creator of the universe. It is a position of honor, responsibility, and purpose. In the New Testament, this truth is expanded and personalized: “For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:26).
The Challenge: Reflecting God's Character
With identity comes responsibility. Just as the judges in Psalm 82 were expected to reflect God’s justice, we, too, are called to represent God in this world—not by title, but by action.
To be a child of God means:
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Living with integrity
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Loving our neighbors
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Standing for truth
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Serving with humility
Jesus echoed this when He said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
The Hope: Authority in Christ
Interestingly, Jesus Himself quoted Psalm 82:6 in John 10:34–36 when defending His divinity. If mere human judges could be called "gods" because of their divine commission, how much more the One whom the Father sanctified and sent into the world?
Today, through Jesus Christ, believers are not only called children of God—we are empowered as ambassadors of His Kingdom. We carry His presence, His truth, and His love wherever we go.
Final Thoughts
Psalm 82:6 reminds us of two things:
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Our identity as children of the Most High is sacred and powerful.
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Our responsibility to live justly, walk humbly, and reflect the heart of God is essential.
Let us never forget that our worth does not come from earthly titles, but from the One who calls us His own. As children of the Most High, we are called to shine, serve, and stand strong—until the whole world sees the glory of our Father through us.
Have you embraced your identity as a child of the Most High today? Live it. Walk in it. Shine with it.
BE BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE!
BRAZA, C.N.
Kayo'y mga Anak ng Kataas-taasan
Pagninilay sa Awit 82:6
Isa sa mga kapansin-pansing talata sa Lumang Tipan ay ang Awit 82:6. Sa unang basa, tila nakalilito: “Kayo'y mga diyos…” Paano naging diyos ang mga tao? At ano ang ibig sabihin ng pagiging anak ng Kataas-taasan?
Upang maunawaan ang kapangyarihan ng talatang ito, kailangang suriin ang konteksto at ang panawagan na kalakip nito.
Konteksto: Mga Hukom ng Lupa, Pananagutan sa Diyos
Ang Awit 82 ay isinulat ni Asaf. Dito, inilalarawan si Yahweh na humahatol sa gitna ng kapulungan ng mga hukom—mga taong binigyan ng kapangyarihang mamuno at maghatol sa ilalim ng Kanyang kautusan. Nang sinabi ng Diyos, “Kayo'y mga diyos,” tumutukoy Siya sa mga hukom at pinuno na inatasang kumatawan sa Kanya sa hustisya at pamumuno.
Ngunit ang problema: sila ay naging tiwali. Nagpakita ng paboritismo, binalewala ang mga mahihirap, at ginamit ang kapangyarihan para sa pansariling kapakinabangan. Kaya’t sinabi sa sumunod na talata (v.7), “Ngunit kayo'y mamamatay ring tulad ng mga tao…” Ipinapaalala ng Diyos na kahit mataas ang kanilang katungkulan, hindi sila ligtas sa Kanyang paghuhukom.
Pribilehiyo: Mga Anak ng Kataas-taasan
Ang ikalawang bahagi ng talata ay nagbibigay ng napakalalim na katotohanan: “Kayong lahat ay mga anak ng Kataas-taasan.” Hindi lamang ito para sa mga hukom noon, kundi para rin sa atin ngayon na nakipagtipan sa Diyos.
Ang pagiging anak ng Kataas-taasan ay hindi basta titulo. Isa itong malalim na ugnayan sa Diyos—isang pribilehiyo na may kalakip na layunin. Sa Bagong Tipan, pinalalim pa ito: “Sapagkat sa pamamagitan ng pananampalataya kay Cristo Jesus, kayong lahat ay anak ng Diyos.” (Galacia 3:26)
Hamong Moral: Ipakita ang Pagkatao ng Diyos
Ang ating pagkakakilanlan bilang anak ng Diyos ay may kaakibat na pananagutan. Tulad ng inaasahan sa mga hukom noon, inaasahan din sa atin ngayon ang mabuhay nang matuwid, makatarungan, at may pag-ibig.
Bilang mga anak ng Diyos:
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Mamuhay tayo nang may integridad
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Ipakita ang pag-ibig sa kapwa
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Manindigan para sa katotohanan
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Maglingkod nang may kababaang-loob
Tulad ng sinabi ni Jesus: “Sa gayon ay makikita ng mga tao ang inyong mabubuting gawa at pupurihin nila ang inyong Ama na nasa langit.” (Mateo 5:16)
Pag-asa: Kapangyarihang Nagmumula kay Cristo
Ginamit din ni Jesus ang Awit 82:6 sa Juan 10:34–36 upang ipagtanggol ang Kanyang pagka-Diyos. Kung ang mga taong hukom ay tinawag na “mga diyos” dahil sa kanilang tungkulin mula sa Diyos, gaano pa kaya Siya na mismong Anak ng Diyos?
At ngayon, sa pamamagitan ni Cristo, tayo rin ay tinawag na mga anak ng Diyos—hindi lamang sa pangalan, kundi sa kapangyarihan. Tayo ay kinatawan ng Kaharian ng Diyos sa mundong ito.
Pangwakas na Kaisipan
Ang Awit 82:6 ay paalala ng dalawang mahalagang katotohanan:
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Tayo ay mga anak ng Kataas-taasan—isang pagkakakilanlan na puno ng dangal at layunin.
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Tayo ay may pananagutan—na mamuhay ayon sa kalooban ng Diyos at ipakita sa mundo ang Kanyang pag-ibig at hustisya.
Huwag nating kalimutan: ang ating tunay na halaga ay hindi mula sa posisyon sa mundo, kundi mula sa Diyos na tumatawag sa atin bilang Kanyang mga anak.
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