Paul says when people dont acknowledge God, it leads to murder, hostility, insolence, ruthlessness, and even approval of such evils. They were offended and very angry because Shechem had disgraced Israel by sexually assaulting Jacobs daughter, a crime that should not be committed. Somehow, at the end of the age, when Christ has returned to reign and inaugurate the eternal state, this earth will be renovated and a new earth will be the resulta new earth full of righteousness in which pain and sorrow will be absent. With the other prophets, the second time meant additional prophetic utterances they were to deliver. As a believer in Jesus Christ, you can ask that every promise given to you by God in His Word, be fulfilled in your life. Every ministry has workers, but are all workers in the vineyards of God genuine Christians? Is it Christ? It is obvious that every man's work will be tested by God, "But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. Enoch served God because we are told in Jude 14-15 that he prophesied against men who lived ungodly lives. Thats nothing compared to the treasure youll find when opening the covers of the Bible. When his thirtieth birthday came, he must have struggled with questions of why and if only.. 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. Why do parents neglect their children, other than the fact theyre neglecting God? You can unsubscribe at any time. Abraham wouldnt allow Isaac to marry a Canaanite. Those who work for God but do not walk with Him do not have a deep relationship with Him. (1) They dont establish appropriate boundaries for them. Why Dinahs father or brothers are not with her is unclear. 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. 20Therefore thus says the LordGod: Behold,my anger and my wrath will be poured out on this place, upon man and beast, upon the trees of the field and the fruit of the ground;it will burn and not be quenched.. This is a consequence of walking in disunity. You can make the bride price and the gift I must bring very expensive, and Ill give whatever you ask of me. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, Copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Consequences in a Life Not Walking in the Fear of God. But if you do not agree to our terms by being circumcised, then we will take our sister and depart.. The populations of churches are decreasing because many are disgruntled with what is happening in churches today. If someone compliments you on a job well done, do you refuse to take credit or receive their compliment? 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. Revelation 21 Seems To Be After The Millennium Where It Says There Will Be No Pain Or Tears. We can manifest the fruit regardless of the circumstances we face because it is a product of the Spirit of God living in us. He wasnt discouraged; he was looking forward to the future. It is obvious that working for God is not good enough. 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! Jacobs sons answered Shechem and his father Hamor deceitfully when they spoke because Shechem had violated their sister Dinah. A life with God is one of righteous living because of the transformation that comes by His Spirit, who lives in us. ), then the one or two hours a day with parents and one hour of church on Sunday wont be very influential. He allows his sons to handle it. 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. How should it be remedied? By thus walking with God the soul contracts a holy intimacy with Him. 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. When the Corinthian church was abusing the Lords Supper, God disciplined some with sickness, depression, and even death (1 Cor 11:28-30). By walking with God, we have access to His precious promises that we see in the Bible. Let us go up at once to Bethel. If pride expands ones importance, does humility deflate ones importance? End the relationship! It wasnt when things were bad that Jacobs family neglected God and committed treacherous acts; it was when things were good. That means I have to melt away the things that have made my heart hardened by continuous quality time with the Lord. God is more concerned with your maturity than your blessings. We see this happening all around us. 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. I have impulsively run into a marriage without asking God first, purchased high-ticket items without counting the cost, and made life-changing decisions without wise counsel. In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility. The video games, movies, and music will be filled with it. The Bible says that Enoch walked with God for three hundred years before God took him away (Genesis 5:22-24). 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. To think less of Gods gift would be to devalue it; to think realistically about it allows one to serve humbly. Enoch walked with God and entered Heaven alive. 2:5) 2. They said the enemies were too big and that their kingdoms were too well fortified. We have a purpose for being hereto refresh the memory of others regarding the things of the Lord. However, when people neglect God, abortions become common place because love comes from God. Paul writes that we belong to God and we are to glorify Him with our care and use of our body. They captured as plunder all their wealth, all their little ones, and their wives, including everything in the houses. 4 Accessed 5/25/2018 from https://www.rainn.org/statistics/victims-sexual-violence, 5 Accessed 5/25/2018 from https://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-earp/1-in-4-women-how-the-late_b_8191448.html, Related Topics: Character Study, Christian Life, Greg Brown earned his MA in religion and MA in teaching from Trinity International University, a MRE from Liberty University, and a PhD in theology from Louisiana Baptist University. 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 believers, we should manifest fruits that are obvious to others. Consider what he says to his household and all who were with him, Get rid of the foreign gods you have among you. Is it the opposite of pride? - It is time for this great story to become a living reality in . Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts. But if you do not experience discipline, something all sons have shared in, then you are illegitimate and are not sons. Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don't think you are better than you really are. (3) Religion is also abused when it primarily focuses on people securing their passions, like lust or wealth, instead of holiness. He fell in love with the young woman and spoke romantically to her. Did you have this in your life when you had to withdraw from things? 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. God stopped being their priority and there were terrible consequences because of this. We might think that, if Jesus was truly divine, He would have had no need to pray for knowledge, guidance, or help. Thats just when God appeared to him as he was among the exiles by the Kebar River. We can imagine a child writing an appreciative and sentimental memoir about her perfect father, understanding that perfect was not intended to be taken literally. Living our lives with God in it, makes things easier and gives us hope. But, since God is the ultimate author of Scripture, he doesnt hide the flaws of his people. 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. May I not be overtaken by this world but be continuously refreshed in my quiet times with you. Sadly, in many places, Christians dont have great testimonies either. You dont have to go to heathen lands today to find false gods. } 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). All rights reserved worldwide. 1 Peter 5:5, NIV, What is humility? Verse Concepts. But it was all lost until Christ came to the earth and introduced the loving Father into the world. So Jacob remained silent until they came in. The word heaven itself implies that our eternal destiny is somewhere up there in the heavens. The Bible . 1 John 1:6. We must practice regular spiritual disciplines, have accountability, and put God first before everything. I have heard someone saying, "I decided to become a Christian because of the lifestyle of my neighbor." All emphases in Scripture quotations have been added. Forgiveness is to be set loose from sins. Eternal Life. Please help Betsy complete her mission "Books for Souls." Start by pouring out your heart to God and asking Him to show you how you can strengthen your walk with Him (Psalm 62:8). One can only obey God because they hear Him speak. 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. My son, do not scorn the Lords discipline or give up when he corrects you. Rather, we should think of it soberly and realisticallyhumblyand minister accordingly. Instead of returning good for evil (Rom 12:21), they return eye for eye and tooth for tooth. We are going to go through hard times and we are going to have . It happens as we stop attending church faithfully, reading our Bibles, praying, and having Christian fellowship. One of the most striking and helpful illustrations of Jesus humanity was His prayer life. Or soberly and realistically according to the grace of God in your life? The world only plans to corrupt them and take away their innocence. Daniels three friends in Babylon demonstrated integrity when they were threatened with being burned alive (Daniel 3:16-18). And if a blind man guides a blind man, both will fall into a pit.". I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his masters business. I have noticed that whenever I am so in touch with God, I feel more aware of sin and the influences of the world. Jacobs sons killed them and looted the city because their sister had been violated. Artists who sing about their abuse of women, drug selling, and gang banging will go platinum and get movie deals. However, this situation is very common when God is neglected. In response to Hamors and Shechems offer, Jacobs sons said that it would be disgraceful for Dinah to marry someone uncircumcised. Another common reason parents neglect their children is simply for career purposes. 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. It was when they were prosperous and admired by others that they neglected God (cf. When you walk with God, you become so precious to God and He can do anything to make your life a shining star as He did to Joseph. This is a very dangerous trend in the body of Christ. Figuring they were old and didnt have time to waste waiting, Sarah suggested that Abraham have a child with her handmaiden Hagar, who gave birth to Ishmael. They took their flocks, herds, and donkeys, as well as everything in the city and in the surrounding fields. You'll lose time, energy and focus very easily, which makes it harder for you to make tangible progress on particular tasks or projects. Self-love is the default of our flesh, and when someone gets in the way of our comforthurting them is acceptable. Choose God and His divine path for your life, and you will find true, inner happiness and fulfillment in this life. A man who pleases God is one who obeys His commands and who submits to His plans. Maybe, Jacob doesnt say anything because he knows that he is responsible. Enoch continued with his walk with the Lord when he left the earth. By devoting time each day to the study of Gods Word. 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. 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. Near the beginning of the 40 year wilderness experience, they were all getting ready to go into the Promised Land to reap their big reward in God. forms: { Like Paul said, the name of God is being blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you (Rom 2:24). Psalm 119:162. The Bible Teachers Guide, Jacob: Being Transformed By Amazing Grace, When God Is Neglected, Sexual Immorality Saturates Society, When God Is Neglected, Parents Neglect Their Children, When God Is Neglected, Religion Is Abused, When God Is Neglected, Violence Increases, When God Is Neglected, He Brings Discipline to Help Us Repent. In the ancient world, it was known that unaccompanied ladies were vulnerable to being assaulted by men. 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. It says: Then God said to Jacob, Go up at once to Bethel and live there. Christian Living. If we did this, we would be horribly malnourished! Isaac, Jacobs father, also lied about his wife, afraid someone would take her and kill him (Genesis 26:7). Let us marry your daughters, and take our daughters as wives for yourselves. - Today is the day we stop and remember the greatest gift of all. Therefore, as we consider our dark and desperate situations, we must be hopeful. Jacobs sons murdered the men of the city after they were circumcised. In fact, Josephus, a Jewish historian, said that Dinah went into the city, not only to see the ladies, but also to go to a pagan festival.1 It appears that while neglecting God, Jacobs family began to conform to the world and worship the idols of the world. After the murder, they also plundered the city and surrounding fieldstaking the wealth, children, and women. { The Christians victory is through Christ. When he failed to confess his sin to God, his bones grew old and he groaned all the day long (verse 3). Therefore, by asking the men to circumcise themselvesthey were asking them to participate in Israels religion. God doesn't tempt us, but He may allow temptation to enter our lives in order to give us opportunities to make obedient and mature choices. We must be careful of this. The moment you got ahead of God is the moment you stepped out of His will. They captured as plunder all their wealth, all their little ones, and their wives, including everything in the houses. He will delay blessings if it will help you grow. Satan tries to sidetrack anybody with a spiritual interest. When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, who ruled that area, saw her, he grabbed her, forced himself on her, and sexually assaulted her. Someone had used a knife to cut a hole in the middle of the book. Red Dam Baptist Church 488 Red Dam Church Road Hardeeville, SC 29927 843.784.6083 office@reddam.org www.reddam.org 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). Genesis 39:1-9, 41:38-44. One of the best benefits we have of walking with God is that we can be sure we have eternal life. But with God, it is possible. But he did manifest some qualities that every father should emulate. As Peter wrote, we look for a new earth in which righteousness dwells (2 Peter 3:13). Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Not only will the leaders neglect God and abuse the people, but also the people wont want God and his Word. 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. The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; (Proverbs 30:25) 1. Revelation 6: A shattered universe and a time of unprecedented terror, Relentlessly pursuing Gods will for your life, Passing on the faith: Good news and bad news, 7 effective lies the devil tells believers, My response as a former Muslim to Barry 'Phanatik' Goodwin leaving Christianity. THE WALK WITH GOD ALL NATIONS BIBLE INSTITUTION & PROJECTS THE WALK WITH GOD THE SECRET OF WALKING WITH GOD God is looking for not only a clinging bride but also a walking partner. When God is denied, sexual immorality saturates society. God wants His children to live the abundant life that Jesus came to give us (John 10:10). God's actions at the Tower of Babel demonstrate how He brings confusion when we make decisions . A life of obedience to God is evident to others because they can see that you dont do what others in the world do. 1. (4) Trusting in the Lord, not methods. He can be trusted and He wants to bless you beyond your imagination (Ephesians 3:20). I confess, patience is not my strongest virtue. First, he believed the promises of God about the future God had planned for him (Hebrews 11:8-12). 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. If you dont, you are helping them destroy themselves. Without appropriate discipline, children will grow up wild and rebellious. He listed them in verses 710. There are so many people who have confessed that God has called them into specific ministries. The result is it makes advances in the best of all knowledge, the knowledge of God. God loved them too much to allow them to continue in sin. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Isaac wouldnt allow Jacob to marry a Canaanite. 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. 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. Romans 12:3 NLT. Holy Bible, New International Version , NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. Here are two more good verses showing the negative consequences of not being willing to fully follow God in this life. In Genesis 38, Judah, Jacobs son, will visit a prostitute. You can tell Him where you lost your zeal for Him and that you are ready to have a more intimate relationship with Him. God does the same with us. This would be like only eating once a week! His calling is to take the gospel to where no one has neither preached nor heard about Jesus. Use your imagination to see every word of Scripture turning to gold as you read it. The fruit of the Spirit is evident in our daily interactions with others. Christians who burn with passion for God's work but refuse to acknowledge the importance of their walk with Him are missing it. Thomas Watson, Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. We may not realize it, but walking with God is so much better than walking without him and here is why. God sent them His servants and prophets DAILY, again and again. In this narrative, one of the sad realities is the lack of parental involvement and leadership. But then the rains of grace came and David confessed his sin and God forgave him (verse 5). Away from me, you evildoers! (Mathew 7:21-23). The humanity of Christ, while at the same time divine, is hard to understand. 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. 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. Jacobs sons killed them and looted the city because their sister had been violated. Francis Schaeffer, And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. And he was called the friend of God. Hatred and anger are seeds of murder; therefore, when Christians allow those emotions to foster, they lead to acts of violence. Often God has to do the same with us. The patriarch Isaac could have written that book about his father, Abraham. We dont just see this in the world around us, but we see this in ourselves, as believers. In the narrative, Jacobs only daughter Dinah was raped by a prince in the land of Shechem. So you are certainly right that you . As time goes by, they become carnally minded, and this causes them to backslide. Why is it so prevalent? We are in Him before the foundation of the world. Henry Morris says, Unattached young women were considered fair game in cities of the time, in which promiscuity was not only common but, in fact, a part of the very religious system itself.3 This was particularly true of the Canaanites, who were corrupt and known for their sexual immorality (cf. Ezekiel 1:1, NIV, We often need fresh starts after enduring bitter disappointments. In doing this David lost his newborn child, lost control of his own children, and lost out on the opportunity to build the Lords Temple. We live in a society that wears impatience as a badge of honor. Haly Ministries Prophetic Word, What to Do When you Feel like Giving Up (Christian Thought), Prophetic Word for January and New Year 2021, How to Take Control of your Thoughts The Biblical Way. If we dont do that, the world will expose them in a negative wayit will be done in a way that promotes evil and lures them into sin, instead of away from it. WALKING WITH GOD. We have spoken of this fellowship in our treatment of the third verse. God's Word contains the answer to resisting temptation before it's too late. Walking with God means that you are blessed, and you have access to His great promises, which He has given in His Word. When Solomon became King, he walked in the ways of the Lord. You are so faithful and understanding of my circumstances and you reach down to me with compassion. Sex is emphasized on TV, movies, music, and the Internet. J. Vernon McGee, The Lord your God cares. This is also common in society and church when God is neglected. How can we tell that Jacob and his family neglected God? In the previous narrative, Jacob had worked for his uncle Laban for twenty years, and while working for him, he was cheated and abused. The fire will show if a person's work has any value" (1 Corinthians 3:13). The people that suffer most when you're not doing God's business are your close family. However, God delivered Jacob from that situation as wellbringing reconciliation. 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. When God is neglected in our lives, often, lust will rear its ugly head in some form or another. 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. God gave him a second chance. So, Jesus proved He had the authority to say, I forgive you, by doing something harder. Since Jacob did nothing, his sons reacted. Where were the parental boundaries? Opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s). I pray that you will meet with me as I seek you every day. When were neglecting God, he is replaced by some idolsomething that gets most of our attention: social media, video games, career, money, relationships, etc. In mathematics two of the basic kinds of numbers are integers and fractions: 2, 100, and 56 are integers, while , , and 2.5 are fractions. 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. A major fall away from God doesnt happen at once. Those who walk with God obey Him no matter what. The way to cover our sin is to uncover it by confession. Let thy hope of heaven master thy fear of death. The benefits and results of walking with God now and forever far outweigh the sacrifices we make today to spend more time with Him. Now Dinah, Leahs daughter whom she bore to Jacob, went to meet the young women of the land. callback: cb He commanded them to simply obey time and time again. Psalm 38:4 tells us to taste and see that the Lord is good. 1 Bruce Goettsches sermon from Genesis 34, When God Is Absent, accessed 5/25/2018 from http://www.unionchurch.com/archive/101099.html. } Sadly, many of these consequences can be seen in our societies, churches, and individual lives. The Bible is clear that God does not show favoritism. That is the life that goes beyond the one we live on earth to the one we will live in Heaven with God. And walk in all the way that I command you, that it may be well with you.' 24 But they did not obey or incline their ear, but walked in their own counsels and the stubbornness of their evil hearts, and went backward and not forward. 23 But this command I gave them: 'Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people. We serve the same God who said: And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. Woe to the rebellious children, says the Lord, . Genesis (Ge 35:1). Be honest about your faith. Take more time to read and meditate on Gods Word, and allow Him to speak into your life. Consequence #1: You're out of God's will. Paul uses that image to say that Christ leads His followers in a victory procession through every difficulty in life (2 Corinthians 2:14-15). To live a life that pleases God and inspires others to know Him means that you know Him well and are intimate with Him. Enoch had fellowship with God (Genesis 5:24) and was faithful to Him. 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