September 16, 2010
Because!
Because the Israelites sinned against the LORD (secretly doing things against the LORD that was not right); because they did the very things God told them not to do; because they refused to listen to the prophets and seers God sent to warn them; because they were stubborn and followed the ways of their ancestors; because they rejected God's laws and commands; because they refused to listen to his warnings; because they put their faith in useless things—they became useless themselves and they did what the LORD warned them not to do. SO, God removed them from His presence. They were taken out of the land, and they became captive.
Because!
Our choices DO matter! There are consequences! God's word gives us clear direction. When it says, "Do not honor other gods" such as pride, wealth, fame—that is what it means. The people tried to honor God in addition to their gods. It doesn't work that way. God's agreement with them back in Exodus was no other gods! Serve only the LORD. Obey what I have told you. II Kings 17:38-39 - "Do not forget the agreement I made with you, and do not honor other gods. Instead worship the LORD your God, who will save you from all your enemies."
They refused to listen.
Because → SO! Because they chose not to follow God—SO—God removed them from His presence and the Israelites were taken into captivity.
Next Entry: II Kings 17:1 – 18:37 (Continued)
Because!
Because the Israelites sinned against the LORD (secretly doing things against the LORD that was not right); because they did the very things God told them not to do; because they refused to listen to the prophets and seers God sent to warn them; because they were stubborn and followed the ways of their ancestors; because they rejected God's laws and commands; because they refused to listen to his warnings; because they put their faith in useless things—they became useless themselves and they did what the LORD warned them not to do. SO, God removed them from His presence. They were taken out of the land, and they became captive.
Because!
Our choices DO matter! There are consequences! God's word gives us clear direction. When it says, "Do not honor other gods" such as pride, wealth, fame—that is what it means. The people tried to honor God in addition to their gods. It doesn't work that way. God's agreement with them back in Exodus was no other gods! Serve only the LORD. Obey what I have told you. II Kings 17:38-39 - "Do not forget the agreement I made with you, and do not honor other gods. Instead worship the LORD your God, who will save you from all your enemies."
They refused to listen.
Because → SO! Because they chose not to follow God—SO—God removed them from His presence and the Israelites were taken into captivity.
Next Entry: II Kings 17:1 – 18:37 (Continued)
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