Achan (1 of 7)
Series: It Matters
Joey Rodgers
Joshua 6-7
IT Matters. But just what is IT? And why does it matter? IT includes those qualities/characteristics essential to living life. IT influences how you think and act; and how your life will impact the world around you. It's the IT Factor.
Throughout this series, we're going to look into the lives of a number of OT characters to discover IT. What was IT that these men/women had or didn't have that made a difference? Last week, we looked at Joseph to discover that IT Matters we have spiritual fortitude and never allow our circumstances to determine our intimacy/trust in God. IT Matters we don't allow negative experiences in life to hold us back from experiencing God's blessings/will. IT Matters we understand God uses trials and tribulation to prepare us for greater things for His glory and good.
Today, we're going to look at a more obscure OT character who is going to teach us about IT from his great mistake. How many of you have ever heard of Achan? He was the man who was ach'in for a break'in?
The Story of Achan is a sad story of what happens when we allow the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life to determine our steps. It also reminds us of how our actions, or inactions, can affect the lives of others.
From the outset, let me say that discussing the topic of sin is never easy or popular. And even though the words may seem to come easy, b/c there's so much to say on the subject, it's never pleasant. Yet the simple reality is that all sin, no matter how seemingly innocent it may appear, grieves the heart of God as it damages people and relationships and inflicts both spiritual and earthly consequences - for the wages of sin brings death - and a person always reaps what they sow.
But there's a difference b/w failing and walking in darkness. We're all going to make mistakes and slip up. But to walk in darkness is to live habitually in sin w/out regard for God.
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Series: It Matters
Joey Rodgers
Joshua 6-7
IT Matters. But just what is IT? And why does it matter? IT includes those qualities/characteristics essential to living life. IT influences how you think and act; and how your life will impact the world around you. It's the IT Factor.
Throughout this series, we're going to look into the lives of a number of OT characters to discover IT. What was IT that these men/women had or didn't have that made a difference? Last week, we looked at Joseph to discover that IT Matters we have spiritual fortitude and never allow our circumstances to determine our intimacy/trust in God. IT Matters we don't allow negative experiences in life to hold us back from experiencing God's blessings/will. IT Matters we understand God uses trials and tribulation to prepare us for greater things for His glory and good.
Today, we're going to look at a more obscure OT character who is going to teach us about IT from his great mistake. How many of you have ever heard of Achan? He was the man who was ach'in for a break'in?
The Story of Achan is a sad story of what happens when we allow the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life to determine our steps. It also reminds us of how our actions, or inactions, can affect the lives of others.
From the outset, let me say that discussing the topic of sin is never easy or popular. And even though the words may seem to come easy, b/c there's so much to say on the subject, it's never pleasant. Yet the simple reality is that all sin, no matter how seemingly innocent it may appear, grieves the heart of God as it damages people and relationships and inflicts both spiritual and earthly consequences - for the wages of sin brings death - and a person always reaps what they sow.
But there's a difference b/w failing and walking in darkness. We're all going to make mistakes and slip up. But to walk in darkness is to live habitually in sin w/out regard for God.
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