Share with us in the comments below. We must be zealous and brutal to stay pure in a world that is being increasingly sexualized. You can make the bride price and the gift I must bring very expensive, and Ill give whatever you ask of me. He can take our thorns and make them our greatest boasts (2 Cor 12:7-9). A tent or a cottage, why should I care? During difficult times, the hope of eternity gives us strength. When Jacob fled from Laban, God rescued him. One of the best benefits we have of walking with God is that we can be sure we have eternal life. When God is denied, sexual immorality saturates society. We may not realize it, but walking with God is so much better than walking without him and here is why. We will give you our consent on this one condition: You must become like us by circumcising all your males. Get information about upcoming sermons, ministry updates, special events and news delivered right to your inbox! To stop this gradual fall, we must be faithful and disciplined. The adage, "You can't keep a good man down" is a biblical concept. 2 Peter 3:9. For example, He forgives your sins, heals you, redeems you from the pit of hell, crowns you with love and compassion, and satisfies your desires with good things (Psalm 103:1-5). W. A. Criswell, Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of Christ to the glory that should follow. 1 Corinthians 15:57. They captured as plunder all their wealth, all their little ones, and their wives, including everything in the houses. Paul writes that we belong to God and we are to glorify Him with our care and use of our body. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.". In what ways have you seen or experienced it in the church? God is more concerned with your maturity than your blessings. They killed Hamor and his son Shechem with the sword, took Dinah from Shechems house, and left. Therefore, they promised to give consent if all the males of the city became circumcised. Talk about rejection! Intermarry with us. Inside was $4,000! So Hamor and his son Shechem went to the gate of their city and spoke to the men of their city, These men are at peace with us. })(); Gods promise You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out. With the other prophets, the second time meant additional prophetic utterances they were to deliver. They are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, contrivers of all sorts of evil, disobedient to parents, senseless, covenant-breakers, heartless, ruthless. Thats the view given by most English dictionariesa deemphasis on ones own importance. But when we apply that impatience to God it can have grave consequences. David, the king of Israel, will not only have many wives and concubines, but will also commit adultery (2 Sam 11). We will give you our consent on this one condition: You must become like us by circumcising all your males. Have you responded to Gods willing invitation to come to Him? Many people have walked away from the Lord and are not concerned about it. Its yours free, get started today. None of us is above God's discipline if we engage in sin. First, he believed the promises of God about the future God had planned for him (Hebrews 11:8-12). The moment you got ahead of God is the moment you stepped out of His will. So Jacob remained silent until they came in. Asking someone to explain the importance of walking with God won't be the same for each person. What first step would you like to make? We dont just see this in the world around us, but we see this in ourselves, as believers. Asa fortified the land and built a strong army, (14:6-8) but when the enemy struck, he did not rely on his army, but on God (14:11). Live in it, travel freely in it, and acquire property in it. Then Shechem said to Dinahs father and brothers, Let me find favor in your sight, and whatever you require of me Ill give. While there, Jacob built an altardeclaring that the God of Israel was God (Gen 33:20). I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his masters business. To what things was Paul referring? This also is vanity. When Jonah ran from God, God brought a storm in his life to turn him back (Jonah 1). But he did manifest some qualities that every father should emulate. They build the tabernacle and temple and become witnesses to the pagan world. Priests began their temple duty at the age of thirty. The passage 1 Samuel 13:13-14 shares the consequence for not waiting on God: You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; if you had, he would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. Instead, the Lord sought a new King to replace Saul. They took their flocks, herds, and donkeys, as well as everything in the city and in the surrounding fields. A man who pleases God is one who obeys His commands and who submits to His plans. Jacob had flaws, and the Israelites had flaws. It is obvious that working for God is not good enough. Colossians 3:5. thus walking out of God's protection. Genesis 34 is one of the more tragic chapters in the Bible. Is it the opposite of pride? 1:24-33)! The apostle James argued that if temptation becomes serious, it is because we have allowed it to do so. You desire and you do not have; you murder and envy and you cannot obtain; you quarrel and fight. Dont let your past keep you from trusting God for a second (or third, or fourth) chance. If you need a victory in your life, begin every day by renewing your faith in Christ in whom all our victories are to be realized. The hardest part of forgiving another person isacting like the offense never occurred. He enables us to live a life that pleases Him, and we bear fruit in the work that He has called us to do. Thank you, Lord. I wonder how many Christians have missed out on entering into their Promised Land this side of heaven all because they failed to fully follow God and take the path that He wanted them to take in this life! Our lives cannot be made perfect without our walk with Christ. This was a sad situation. Their father or mother wasnt around or involved for whatever reasons. The volunteer decided the dilapidated volume wasnt worth saving and was about to throw it away when she thumbed through it and found a hidden chamber. } It has everything to do with whats at the center of our affections. In addition, the Hivites, who were pagans, were already experiencing the results of not acknowledging the true God. Its not even you who stopped. Please share your personal meditations on this Scripture passage with the HolyWave community in the comments section below. He didnt inquire of the Lord first. I LOVE trusting Him. This is also common in society and church when God is neglected. In addition, not only does this story demonstrate the Divine authorship of Scripture, but also shows us what happens when God is neglected. Life is full of hardships and heaviness. It was not uncommon in the Old Testament for the word of the Lord to come to Gods prophets again and again. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. But when he was about twenty-five, Ezekiel was seized and taken to Babylon, and he never saw the temple again. 2:5) 2. Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? We, the children of God, are instructed to mark those who don't walk in unity and withdraw ourselves from them. Verse Concepts. This story is a perfect poster story for one group of people who were willing to follow God fully, and another group of people who were not. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc Used by permission. As a result, the one group that was willing to follow God fully got to go into the Promised Land, while the other group did not! Haly Ministries Yet Ryries Notes Say Otherwise. Some people wonder about the value of the Old Testament in a Christian's life. When he was about to encounter his angry brother, God protected him again. That means communing with Him, walking with Him, living for Him, and above all, trusting Him and His promises. Our relationship with God begins when we become born again and continues to eternity. We can manifest the fruit regardless of the circumstances we face because it is a product of the Spirit of God living in us. When we allow the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts, we can walk with God all the days of our lives. He wasnt discouraged; he was looking forward to the future. But Enoch did not waver in His faith. Righteous doesnt mean sinless, of course. When God is neglected, the abuse of religion will be comprehensivedeveloping many false believers and false teachers. Every male who assembled at the city gate was circumcised. To think our temptation is unique is to believe a lie. This is a consequence of walking in disunity. The question is never whether God is willing but whether man is willing. In Romans 12:3 Paul exhorts the believers not to think of themselves pridefully but rather to think of themselves soberlythat is, realistically or accurately. In fact, they were probably worse. When Solomon became King, he walked in the ways of the Lord. Husbands beat their wives. A result is a thing that is produced by something else; it is an outcome. Satan tries to sidetrack anybody with a spiritual interest. To think less of Gods gift would be to devalue it; to think realistically about it allows one to serve humbly. We each desire to walk with God and reap the benefits of our relationship with Him. Below Deck and its spinoff series may be reality TV shows, but there can be real-life consequences for the crew's actions both on and off the ship. I pray that you will meet with me as I seek you every day. This happened twice with Abraham, as his wife was taken into Pharaohs and Abimelechs harems (12:15; 20:2). Pauls letter to the people at Corinth was an exhortation to remain steadfast. Santa Barbara, CA: David Guzik. He acted on his desires, and it cost him dearly. 1 Corinthians 15:58. 28And you shall say to them, This is the nation that did not obey the voice of theLordtheir God, and did not accept discipline;truth has perished; it is cut off from their lips. Many countries coastlines are littered with plastic and debris, and there is an island of plastic more than the twice the size of Texas in the Pacific Ocean where currents have accumulated the debris. When his sons agreed to intermarry with the Hivites on the condition of circumcision, Jacob doesnt say, No. This was a major spiritual failure on Jacobs part. C. S. Lewis, For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my vitality was turned into the drought of summer. My son, do not scorn the Lords discipline or give up when he corrects you. If Jesus, the Son of God, needed to go to His Father in prayer for strengthening and guidance, how much more do we (Psalm 32:6)? The sins of Jacobs children did not draw pagans to God; it only further pushed them away. When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, who ruled that area, saw her, he grabbed her, forced himself on her, and sexually assaulted her. A classic Bible verse that reminds us of one of the best benefits of walking with God is John 3:16. God will not hear any of it because He has seen the ceaseless sins of His people. That event is a beautiful example of the willingness of God. They captured as plunder all their wealth, all their little ones, and their wives, including everything in the houses. He sent warnings and prophets to guide them. With false humility? Ecclesiastes 8:10-13 - Then I saw the wicked buried. The activities of those who claim that they are working for God but are not walking with Him have brought shame and reproach to the body of Christ. There are no "new" temptations in life. This was to be a perpetual sign of their covenant with God for generations. People declare the rights of parents to murder their children. It is not our pastors responsibility to feed us all we need to be spiritually healthyit is our responsibility. This is part of our series on the Full Surrender. Integers, from a Latin root meaning whole or entire. The word integrity comes from the same root; a person with integrity cannot be divided in beliefs or morality based on varying circumstances. THE CONSEQUENCES OF WALKING WITH GOD. You're a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month, n ever dropping a leaf, always in blossom. We hear God speak through His Holy Spirit, Who dwells in us. I praise you and pray for all these things in Jesus' name. The beautiful imagery of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21 lets us know that the new earth will be a place that reflects the glory of God throughout. 5 Whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. Thats the way He cares for us tooevery day, all year long, always. Only God can move you from confusion to clarity. Even though God had sent them His servants and prophets daily, they still strayed and did not listen. Enoch was mentioned in the book of Genesis as a descendant of Adam through his son, Seth. He allows his sons to handle it. In the ancient world, sexual immorality was a part of religious worshippeople would have all types of gross sex to please the gods and seek prosperity. We should neither overestimate the gift of Gods grace or underestimate it. California is a dry state that needs water to be transported over many miles to population and agricultural centers. Did you know in US Jews are harassed 7 times a day? (1) They dont establish appropriate boundaries for them. When the Corinthian church was abusing the Lords Supper, God disciplined some with sickness, depression, and even death (1 Cor 11:28-30). 1. You'll lose time, energy and focus very easily, which makes it harder for you to make tangible progress on particular tasks or projects. Friendship is the marriage of affections. Take more time to read and meditate on Gods Word, and allow Him to speak into your life. Proverbs 22:15 says, Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him. Proverbs 19:18 (GNT) says, Discipline your children while they are young enough to learn. . As we study this narrative, we must be sober and aware that these unfortunate consequences of neglecting God can happen in our nations, communities, churches, and homes. William Gurnall, Now it came to pass in those days that [Jesus] went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. God eventually takes this blasphemous and murderous family and makes them the twelve tribes of Israel. It was after God delivered them from Laban and Esau. Why is it so prevalent? Proverbs 20:24 says that the Lord directs our steps, or in other words, when you walk with God, you shall always go in the right direction. Then I will make an altar there to God, who responded to me in my time of distress and has been with me wherever I went.. When you walk with God, your life is organized and orderly because God orders your steps. The benefits of God are available to those who have a relationship with Him. G. Campbell Morgan, When Jesus saw [the friends] faith, He said to the paralytic, Son, your sins are forgiven you. To make this even worse, it is clear from the narrative that Dinah wasnt at home with Jacob but was being held captive by this family (Gen 34:26). Oscar Amaechina is the president of Afri-Mission and Evangelism Network, Abuja, Nigeria. As we read the Bible and immerse ourselves in Gods truth and character, our lives are changedwe become more like Him. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. The Pharisees made a career out of separating themselves from society. You were moving forward, doing something, you even loved doing it, and suddenly all stopped. Ezekiel is the prophet of the glory of the Lord. Did you have this in your life when you had to withdraw from things? Compassion means taking more than a passing interest in the needs of others. America is full of them. We will give you our consent on this one condition: You must become like us by circumcising all your males. Our relationship with God is never-ending because we become part of His Kingdom when we get born again, and His Kingdom lasts forever. Confusion. When you taste the goodness of God, you wouldnt want to go back to a life without Him. Have nothing to do with such people. When You Stumble, Get Back Up! Where were the parental boundaries? on: function(evt, cb) { The evidence of you having a relationship with God is people see that God is in your life. King David was a classic example of impulsivity. For example, in Romans 2:9-11 (NIV) it states: Talent vs. Faithfulness: What is God Looking For? Woe to the rebellious children, says the Lord, . Jesus understood this better and gave a standing instruction that anyone who wants to be His disciple must walk with Him (Mathew 16:24). Self-love is the default of our flesh, and when someone gets in the way of our comforthurting them is acceptable. Luke 6:12. Romans 12:3 NLT. Amid the strange and apocalyptic vision described in Ezekiel 1, God called the thirty-year-old exile to be a powerful prophet. Application Question: In what ways have you seen or experienced the growing promotion and acceptance of sexual immorality in society? A person who walks with God manifests the fruits of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23, which includes love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Goodbye trials and troubles. I want to intentionally be sensitive to God's voice and have an obedient heart towards Him. Jesus faced this dilemma when He healed a paralytic man. It is not possible to do the work of God, unless you are connected to Jesus Christ through a relationship with Him. You may realize it or not, but we are all connected with God. Start today! This is a very dangerous trend in the body of Christ. The victory over the world, the flesh, the devil, and sin was won by the Cross and the empty tomb. King Saul was out of the will of God when he offered a sacrifice before going to war. And walk in all the way that I command you,that it may be well with you.24But they did not obey or incline their ear,but walked in their own counsels andthe stubbornness of their evil hearts, andwent backward and not forward. As a Christian speaker, I teach the practical steps for renewing your mind, growing in faith and discovering your God-given purpose to help you live an abundant and joyful life. God loves us too much to allow us to continue to neglect him and go our own way. John Calvin, Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. 3 Truths to Remember When Youre Tired of Waiting on God. This mindset has landed me in a heap of trouble on more than one occasion. After the assault, the young man (also named Shechem) realized that he loved Dinah and sent his father to arrange a marriage between the families. We long to hear God speak to us every day because we know that He has amazing things to tell us about our lives. 5. But it was all lost until Christ came to the earth and introduced the loving Father into the world. When you see opportunities to care for creationnature or your own bodydo so as a way of glorifying the Creator. Proverbs 24:16 says, "For the righteous falls seven times and rises again.". Application Question: How have you seen or experienced the abuse of religion in the church and society in general? Enoch lived among people who lived ungodly lives. Temptation is not sin; yielding to temptation is. Such images are in stark contrast to the pristine beauty and glory of Eden as presented in Genesis. He can turn around our lives, churches, and nations. They did worse than their fathers. https://s3.amazonaws.com/qbchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/24212608/2016-08-14-Consequences-in-a-Life-Not-Walking-in-the-Fear-of-God-Ecc-810-13-AM.mp3, 6356 Post Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852. There are so many people who have confessed that God has called them into specific ministries. Many of our kids are exposed to things they shouldnt be exposed to on the Internet, TV, video games, books, music, etc. Let us go up at once to Bethel. Integrity of heart is indispensable. Thomas Watson, Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. But if you do not agree to our terms by being circumcised, then we will take our sister and depart. Their offer pleased Hamor and his son Shechem. Receiving revelation (living understand) of the Word. Is Divorce And Remarriage After Abuse, Neglect, Financial, Or Emotional Issues Okay? Marine litter is a huge ecological problem. Isaac wouldnt allow Jacob to marry a Canaanite. Jacobs sons agreed on the condition that the men of Shechem circumcise themselves. At the time of this instruction, Abraham was already working for God but most probably had not surrendered himself to God's deep relationship. When the world denies the knowledge of God, as seen in creation or Scripture, people naturally find something to worship, even if its themselves. Do Your Priorities Align With Gods Will. But then the rains of grace came and David confessed his sin and God forgave him (verse 5). The people leaned on their own understanding and were hardened with evil. (2) In a society where people neglect God, not only will parents neglect their responsibilities by not setting appropriate boundaries, but they also will tend to not discipline their children at all. For twenty years of hostile service in Haran, God protected and prospered Jacob. Your relationship with God is very personal, and He knows what will work for you. Many will say to me on that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles? Then I will tell them plainly, I never knew you. Our own "desires" entice us away from God and desire "gives birth to sin" (James 1:1315). How do you view yourself? God eventually uses these people greatly, and God can do the same with us. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'halyministries_com-box-4','ezslot_11',617,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-halyministries_com-box-4-0'); When you dont know what to do, or you have confusion in your mind, ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will. It was as if it wasnt a big deal. } There are many paths that we need to avoid. Enoch walked with God and entered Heaven alive. In Genesis 35:1-3, we see that God uses this difficult event to turn Jacob and his family back to God. Therefore, if we are to experience victory in this life, it will come only as we depend on Him. He uses discipline to help us repent and turn back to him. The moment we resolve to stand strong and walk away is when temptation grows most intense. Love One Another The Overlooked Commandment. Not only will the leaders neglect God and abuse the people, but also the people wont want God and his Word. God's Word contains the answer to resisting temptation before it's too late. They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over gullible women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires. Then Shechems father Hamor went to speak with Jacob about Dinah. Application Question: In what ways have you witnessed this growing trend of parents neglecting their children by not loving them, disciplining them, and setting boundaries for them? Negatively. I am a classic type-A personality who feels that if Im not doing something, I must be in sin. Andthey pour out drink offerings to other gods,to provoke me to anger. listeners: [], See the words about Jesus in the Gospels as sparkling like diamonds. 1. 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