IS HOLINESS REALLY SUSTAINABLE? (5 OF 5)
by Tim Melton
Scripture: Joshua 23:1, Joshua 24:1
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Is Holiness Really Sustainable? (5 of 5)
Series: Joshua
Tim Melton
Joshua 23 - 24
I recently heard about one well-known Christian writer and pastor who on Instagram in July, announced that he was leaving his marriage and - nine days later - that he no longer even considered himself a Christian. More recently I heard of a pastor, who was also the leader of a whole network of churches, admit to an ongoing adulterous affair, leaving thousands of church-goers in his wake. I am always saddened and humbled when I hear these stories. If it were not for the grace of God any of us could fall to sin. We all have our struggles with sin and temptation. You and I are familiar with our own habitual sins and inner struggles. Maybe yours is with pornography, gambling, alcohol, pride, worry, anger, gossip, greed, lust, people pleasing, or just plain selfishness. We hear the words of scripture saying, ''Be holy as I am holy,'' but then we think of our lives and wonder if this is even possible.
It brings us to an important question. Is holiness really sustainable? Is it really possible to keep living a God-honoring life day after day, month after month, year after year?
In Joshua 23-24 we find much of the same struggle for the people of Israel. Joshua's life was coming to an end, so he called the leaders of Israel to meet with him and to give his final words.
By this time the Lord had given rest to Israel from all their surrounding enemies. God had promised the land and provided all the resources that were needed to conquer it for Israel.
The people had seen all that God had done to bring the victory, for it was the Lord who had fought for them and brought the victory. In one battle God had brought hail that killed even more of the enemy than the army did. In another case God brought hornets to assist Israel in battle. In yet another battle God put fear in the heart of the enemy causing them to flee. The strength of God was so present with Israel that it was sai ...
Series: Joshua
Tim Melton
Joshua 23 - 24
I recently heard about one well-known Christian writer and pastor who on Instagram in July, announced that he was leaving his marriage and - nine days later - that he no longer even considered himself a Christian. More recently I heard of a pastor, who was also the leader of a whole network of churches, admit to an ongoing adulterous affair, leaving thousands of church-goers in his wake. I am always saddened and humbled when I hear these stories. If it were not for the grace of God any of us could fall to sin. We all have our struggles with sin and temptation. You and I are familiar with our own habitual sins and inner struggles. Maybe yours is with pornography, gambling, alcohol, pride, worry, anger, gossip, greed, lust, people pleasing, or just plain selfishness. We hear the words of scripture saying, ''Be holy as I am holy,'' but then we think of our lives and wonder if this is even possible.
It brings us to an important question. Is holiness really sustainable? Is it really possible to keep living a God-honoring life day after day, month after month, year after year?
In Joshua 23-24 we find much of the same struggle for the people of Israel. Joshua's life was coming to an end, so he called the leaders of Israel to meet with him and to give his final words.
By this time the Lord had given rest to Israel from all their surrounding enemies. God had promised the land and provided all the resources that were needed to conquer it for Israel.
The people had seen all that God had done to bring the victory, for it was the Lord who had fought for them and brought the victory. In one battle God had brought hail that killed even more of the enemy than the army did. In another case God brought hornets to assist Israel in battle. In yet another battle God put fear in the heart of the enemy causing them to flee. The strength of God was so present with Israel that it was sai ...
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