Ecclesiastes 8:10-13 Then I saw the wicked buried. Therefore, they promised to give consent if all the males of the city became circumcised. Jacob fails his children practically and spiritually. 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. He acted on his desires, and it cost him dearly. All four of these verses are as clear as they can be. It is true for us today also. WALKING WITH GOD. It has everything to do with whats at the center of our affections. (Galatians 6:7) which states "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. Religion was also abused for vengeance. In Romans 1:24-27, Paul describes this: Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity, to dishonor their bodies among themselvesFor this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. (1) They dont establish appropriate boundaries for them. But, since God is the ultimate author of Scripture, he doesnt hide the flaws of his people. It's easy to get misled by your own thoughts and emotions of what's right or wrong. It is important to know them, so we can repent of them. John 11:10. The story of Enoch teaches us that we can also walk with God and benefit from this walk if we have fellowship with God daily. You are so faithful and understanding of my circumstances and you reach down to me with compassion. Then Shechems father Hamor went to speak with Jacob about Dinah. But he did manifest some qualities that every father should emulate. That event is a beautiful example of the willingness of God. There are so many people who have confessed that God has called them into specific ministries. There are great dangers in working for God without walking with Him. As you spend time reading your Bible, you will connect with God in a deeper way and get to know Him more. Eventually, Solomon stopped seeking God, and he started . But the Bible says our eternal destiny is earthly, not heavenly. It is obvious that working for God is not good enough. One can only obey God because they hear Him speak. Scripture quotations marked (KJV) are from the King James Version of the Bible. Some neglect their children simply because they were neglected as children, and therefore, they dont know how to properly parent. There are no "new" temptations in life. Its one thing to know how to strengthen your walk with God, its another what it takes to get you there. Jonah repented and called on the Lord and was delivered. The hardest part of forgiving another person isacting like the offense never occurred. Intermarry with us. When Gods mandates go unfulfilled on earth, Gods glory is diminished. And have you forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons? Hebrews 12:5-6 and verse 8 says. 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. In fact, they were probably worse. . That is integrity. In his vision of the future, the apostle John saw that new heaven and a new earth, our new domain being pictured as the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God (Revelation 21:1-2). He is looking for those who will follow Him fully. Being willing to fully follow God means that you are willing to enter into this full surrender with Him where He will be the One who will fully guide your steps in this life not you or anyone else. 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. Though God is never mentioned in this terrible narrativehope in him is implied. First, he believed the promises of God about the future God had planned for him (Hebrews 11:8-12). Did you know in US Jews are harassed 7 times a day? 2 Peter 1:13-14, NIV. Paul wanted Timothy to hold fast to the truth of God, not allowing himself to be divided. 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. . Verses 24-25 show that they walked by their own advice and in their stubborness went backwards instead of forwards. This also is vanity. Psalm 119:162. I have heard someone saying, "I decided to become a Christian because of the lifestyle of my neighbor." You may realize it or not, but we are all connected with God. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Many parents set no appropriate boundaries, which allows the enemy to tempt and influence them negatively. (1) Sometimes religion is used for financial gain. When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, who ruled that area, saw her, he grabbed her, forced himself on her, and sexually assaulted her. He can take our thorns and make them our greatest boasts (2 Cor 12:7-9). If you dont, you are helping them destroy themselves. Without appropriate discipline, children will grow up wild and rebellious. He fell in love with the young woman and spoke romantically to her. 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. We can walk with God for life if we keep our eyes focused on Him. The people of Israel were no better than the world around them. Gen 19, Judges 19)! For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. Talk about rejection! Sex is emphasized on TV, movies, music, and the Internet. I confess, patience is not my strongest virtue. Have you found it helpful to know The Benefits and Results of Walking with God? Andthey pour out drink offerings to other gods,to provoke me to anger. This is the eternal nature of having a strong relationship with God. Think of every promise as a precious stone. Lifestyle evangelism has brought many to the saving knowledge of Christ even when the evangelist is not aware of the work he does through his lifestyle. Enoch walked with God and entered Heaven alive. Application Question: How have you seen or experienced the abuse of religion in the church and society in general? God loved them too much to allow them to continue in sin. Consequence #1: You're out of God's will. The Bible says that Enoch walked with God for three hundred years before God took him away (Genesis 5:22-24). However, God delivered Jacob from that situation as wellbringing reconciliation. David had flaws. Because of this danger, Paul said, Flee sexual immorality! Q. Temptation. When the apostle Paul wrote to his young pastoral protg, Timothy, he told him to show integrity in doctrine, to be incorruptible in belief and in actions. It is used to sell all types of products. A lot of people fall into the habit of only giving God Sunday morning. 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? When we are neglecting God, we will often find ourselves struggling with lustful thoughts and imagesconsequently, making us more prone to fall into sexual actions. Enjoy Rabbi Schneiders message who shares simple but profound truths to help you grow in your relationship with God Walking with God. The evidence of you having a relationship with God is people see that God is in your life. 22For in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, I did not speak to your fathers or command themconcerning burnt offerings and sacrifices. 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. Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? Do Your Priorities Align With Gods Will. In this story, a pagan rapes Dinah, and in return, the Israelites deceive and kill all the men in the citycommitting a worse sin. Many young ministers are deceived by those who claim that they walk with God. Also, because sons were favored over daughters during that period of time, Dinah might have been his least favorite. Moses reminded the Israelites that God was taking them into a land of hills and valleys, of water and streams, a land for which the Lord your God cares; the eyes of the Lord your God are always on it, from the beginning of the year to the very end of the year (Deuteronomy 11:11-12). God loves us too much to allow us to continue to neglect him and go our own way. He didnt inquire of the Lord first. In Genesis 35, after this terrible narrative, Jacob led his family in repentance. Theydevotetheir livestotheserviceofGodusing their spiritual gifts. Sadly, in many places, Christians dont have great testimonies either. We are going to go through hard times and we are going to have . Do not settle for ignorance. So Jacob remained silent until they came in. They took their flocks, herds, and donkeys, as well as everything in the city and in the surrounding fields. E. M. Bounds, All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. Most likely, Dinah was around fourteen to sixteen years old. 4. We will be with God now and even after we leave this earth. A person, who wanders off the path . With that background, Paul exhorted believers not to make the same choices the Israelites madenot to provoke God's discipline by willfully sinning. You can place your steadfast trust in Him. - It is time for this great story to become a living reality in . Goodbye trials and troubles. Study your Bible and listen to the Holy Spirit as you commit your entire being to knowing the will of God. Proverbs 11:28 speaks to the consequences of trusting in riches (and other things) instead of God. Husbands beat their wives. 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. We will give you our consent on this one condition: You must become like us by circumcising all your males. Thats the way He cares for us tooevery day, all year long, always. You provide and make my paths straight. In Genesis 38, Judah, Jacobs son, will visit a prostitute. How can we remain steadfast in our faith and avoid the pressures of this ever-changing world? But how about a book titledThe Righteous Father? Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, and He took the same means of escape that is available to usobedience to God's Word (Matthew 4:111; Hebrews 5:8). As Peter wrote, we look for a new earth in which righteousness dwells (2 Peter 3:13). Titus 3:3. As a young man, Ezekiel had dedicated himself to be a priest. The benefits and results of walking with God now and forever far outweigh the sacrifices we make today to spend more time with Him. 17Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? And it also happened to Jonah: The word of the Lord came to Jonah the first time (Jonah 1:1) and then the second time (Jonah 3:1). Someone had used a knife to cut a hole in the middle of the book. In this state, you can easily be pulled from one task to another. If pride expands ones importance, does humility deflate ones importance? Thats just when God appeared to him as he was among the exiles by the Kebar River. Sometimes like Jacobs sons, they go even farther than thatreturning face for tooth and body for finger. This shows me how important it is to be filled daily in order to open my eyes and ears to the Lord. They were right to seek justice; however, murdering a whole village of men for the sins of one was hardly just. In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility. Sometimes, in the course of life, your walk with God becomes weakened by the hardships, storms, trials, and difficult circumstances. We must be zealous and brutal to stay pure in a world that is being increasingly sexualized. Congregations will find teachers who make them feel good by preaching myths. This happened twice with Abraham, as his wife was taken into Pharaohs and Abimelechs harems (12:15; 20:2). Gods Word will show you His will, His ways, and what pleases or displeases Him. callback: cb The benefits of God are available to those who have a relationship with Him. Verse Concepts. Look for opportunities to do both. I pray that you will meet with me as I seek you every day. When God is neglected in a society or a home, parents typically neglect their responsibilitiesto the demise of their children. King Saul was out of the will of God when he offered a sacrifice before going to war. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { The moment you got ahead of God is the moment you stepped out of His will. Though mankind was given the mandate to have dominion over (that is, to care for) all of creation, we have not done a good job. The adage, "You can't keep a good man down" is a biblical concept. Use your imagination to see every word of Scripture turning to gold as you read it. For more, log onto, 8 Habits That Are Destroying Your Walk With God, responsibility to take care of the Lords business, commit your entire being to knowing the will of God, they knew the One in whom they had placed their trust. He is Christ the Lord!'. Titus 2:7. From the very beginning, God had a relationship with Adam and Eve that found them "walking in the garden in the cool of the day" (Gen 3:8). Loving God involves a lifestyle of obedience. Are you guarding yourself and others against sexual immorality? There are many benefits of being in a relationship with God. So, Jesus proved He had the authority to say, I forgive you, by doing something harder. When People Let You Down: Dealing with Disappointment. Be honest about your faith. This is the world we live in, and sadly, these acts of violence will at times be seen amongst the church. This was to be a perpetual sign of their covenant with God for generations. We will give you our consent on this one condition: You must become like us by circumcising all your males. 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. Working for God without walking with Him will not give our works the desired value. You're a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month, n ever dropping a leaf, always in blossom. God stopped being their priority and there were terrible consequences because of this. Such images are in stark contrast to the pristine beauty and glory of Eden as presented in Genesis. The God of grace loves to forgive. All emphases in Scripture quotations have been added. Sadly, we live in societies where abortions happen more than live births. He will delay blessings if it will help you grow. Santa Barbara, CA: David Guzik. Luke 6:12. What It Means to Be Clay in the Hands of the Potter, 5 Principles for Biblical Decision Making, 40 Bible Verses for Navigating Gods Promises and Blessings. By thus walking with God the soul contracts a holy intimacy with Him. I praise you and pray for all these things in Jesus' name. I pray for a heart that is pure and surrenders to you. 19Is it I whom they provoke? The word heaven itself implies that our eternal destiny is somewhere up there in the heavens. Make an altar there to God, who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau. So Jacob told his household and all who were with him, Get rid of the foreign gods you have among you. Enoch served God because we are told in Jude 14-15 that he prophesied against men who lived ungodly lives. 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. A leper approached Jesus and said, If You are willing, You can make me clean. Jesus touched the man, saying, I am willing; be cleansedand he was healed (Mark 1:40-42). The Christians victory is through Christ. If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. God wants His children to live the abundant life that Jesus came to give us (John 10:10). John Calvin, Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. The creation is both a monument of Gods power, and a looking-glass in which we may see his wisdom. But Hamor made this appeal to them: My son Shechem is in love with your daughter. But if you do not agree to our terms by being circumcised, then we will take our sister and depart.. Having a focused mind will remind you that you need to set time aside to spend with God; it will keep you away from distractions. How do you see Gods discipline operating in the church and society? After God delivers Jacob and his family from Laban and Esau and they arrive safely in Canaan, it seems they neglected God. If someone compliments you on a job well done, do you refuse to take credit or receive their compliment? Friendship is the marriage of affections. Many who are genuinely called by God have deviated to pursue fame and wealth. . If we do so, wont their livestock, their property, and all their animals become ours? Pauls topic is the grace given by God to each Christian to serve in the Body of Christ. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Faithfulness and Fellowship enabled him to walk with God for three hundred years without wavering. Colossians 3:1 tells us to seek those things which are above, where Christ is. In verse 5 were told to put to death the passions that come from below"fornication, uncleanness, passion, and evil desire. Then the Lord added the sin of greed or covetousness to the list, calling it idolatry. To first-century leaders in the Roman world, the imagery was familiar: A victorious Roman general returning from battle leading his soldiers and their captives into the city. Just give me the young woman as my wife!. This is part of our series on the Full Surrender. Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and prolongs his life, yet I know that it will be well with those who fear God, because they fear before him. One of the best benefits we have of walking with God is that we can be sure we have eternal life. A good idea is not always a God idea so you need wisdom to determine the God ideas. A man who pleases God is one who obeys His commands and who submits to His plans. The moment you got ahead of God is the moment you stepped out of His will. It says: Then God said to Jacob, Go up at once to Bethel and live there. To benefit, it means that there is an advantage that comes out of something. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. This created terrible hatred and jealously to the point where Hagar and her son Ishmael were banned from their presence and sent off to die. Jacobs sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor deceitfully when they spoke because Shechem had violated their sister Dinah. In 1 Timothy 6:5, Paul warned Timothy about those who used godliness as a way of making a profit. Many churches and Christian organizations are just money-making businesses. As time goes by, they become carnally minded, and this causes them to backslide. And it appears that Jacob and his family began to neglect God in this season. Our relationship with God begins when we become born again and continues to eternity. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s). Mind you, the Israelites had just seen one of the greatest displays of Gods power that the world has ever seen when He threw 10 whopper plagues at the Pharaoh to set them free. To think less of Gods gift would be to devalue it; to think realistically about it allows one to serve humbly. 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). Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for an image resembling mortal human beings or birds or four-footed animals or reptiles. Dont miss or even delay your blessing because you refuse to wait on God. However, God can change flawed people and use them for his purposes, which he eventually does with Israel. Jesus told us in John 15:4 that no one can bear fruit unless they remain in Him. Now Dinah, Leahs daughter whom she bore to Jacob, went to meet the young women of the land. When Jacob fled from Laban, God rescued him. Is it not from this, from your passions that battle inside you? (Now he was more important than anyone in his fathers household.) In addition to this, after the rape, Jacob is quiet and uninvolved. They depend absolutely on the leading of God. But Enoch did not waver in His faith. Ezekiel 1:1, NIV, We often need fresh starts after enduring bitter disappointments. Daily Bible Verse: Luke 2:11. Learn how your comment data is processed. In fact, there are no instances of Jesus being asked to help or heal and Him answering, I am not willing. There is a place where the Bible says God is not willing, and that is 2 Peter 3:9. How should Christians protect their minds and bodies from this very present danger? Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (John 8:12) Walking in the light isn't just theological jargon. "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man" (verse 13). Some parents even say things like, Well, I dont want to shelter my kids and protect them from the world! In Romans 16:19, Paul said, But I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil. We should prepare our children for the world by teaching them the truth about sin, what they will encounter in the world, and how they should respond. As Paul wrote in Galatians 2:20, the life we now live is the life of Christ in us as we keep our faith in Him. In response to Hamors and Shechems offer, Jacobs sons said that it would be disgraceful for Dinah to marry someone uncircumcised. When we declare Gods promises into our lives, they manifest and bless us tremendously, and the glory goes to God. As mentioned, it was common and accepted in that society for unaccompanied females to be sexually assaulted. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of Christ to the glory that should follow. So lets consent to their demand, so they will live among us. All the men who assembled at the city gate agreed with Hamor and his son Shechem. When we allow the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts, we can walk with God all the days of our lives. - Today is the day that you can know that the Saviour has been born for you. King Saul was out of the will of God when he offered a sacrifice before going to war. But his love for foreign women made him disobey God. Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. Now Jacobs sons had come in from the field when they heard the news. November 2, 2020. 2. In the narrative, Jacobs only daughter Dinah was raped by a prince in the land of Shechem. Pauls letter to the people at Corinth was an exhortation to remain steadfast. That means I have to melt away the things that have made my heart hardened by continuous quality time with the Lord. May I not be overtaken by this world but be continuously refreshed in my quiet times with you. That's just what we see in this chapterthe consequences of neglecting God, both among pagans and . In 2 Timothy 4:2-4 (ESV), Paul warns Timothy of this: Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 1 Peter 5:5, NIV, What is humility? God gave him a second chance. Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. Isaac, Jacobs father, also lied about his wife, afraid someone would take her and kill him (Genesis 26:7). If your beliefs, and therefore your actions, have become divided, gather them back together as you commit to God and His Word. Then Shechems father Hamor went to speak with Jacob about Dinah. Walking with God certainly has good results in our lives, which others witness and celebrate. Then we will give you our daughters to marry, and we will take your daughters as wives for ourselves, and we will live among you and become one people. Red Dam Baptist Church 488 Red Dam Church Road Hardeeville, SC 29927 843.784.6083 office@reddam.org www.reddam.org Asa knew, as everyone who grows strong in the Lord knows, that a powerful . Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquities. Santa Barbara, CA: David Guzik. According to him, I have this great desperation for wealth, fame and crowd in my church and every pastor that I met with for advice told me that I cannot make it in ministry. He confessed how he has killed seven people for a renowned prophet who preaches Christ in Delta State. 23But this command I gave them:Obey my voice, andI will be your God, and you shall be my people. God tells Jeremiah to not pray for the people who are being judged by God. 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