https://wenwords.com/2018/08/10/self-defined-morality-judges-2125/ Repost, 8.19.2021
Category: Judges
Good Luck Charm ‘Faith’ – Judges 17:13
https://wenwords.com/2018/08/07/good-luck-charm-faith-judges-1713/ Repost, 8.15.2021
Evil Relationships – Judges 16.19
https://wenwords.com/2018/08/05/evil-relationships-judges-1619/ Repost, 8.8.2021
Confirming His Call – Judges 6:40
https://wenwords.com/2018/07/26/confirming-his-call-judges-640/ Repost, 7.30.2021
Weaklings – Judges 6.15
https://wenwords.com/2018/07/26/weaklings-judges-615/ Repost, 7.29.2021
Self-defined Morality – Judges 21:25
In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Here we see the formula for disaster in any society: Remove authority and make each individual their own measure of morality. The results are always disastrous since people are inherently evil. I know, I know - that … Continue reading Self-defined Morality – Judges 21:25
Good Luck Charm ‘Faith’ – Judges 17:13
Then Micah said, “Now I know that the Lord will prosper me, seeing I have a Levite as priest.” It’s the old, ‘God is my good luck charm mentality.’ Put God in your box and He will do whatever you want. Just take Him out when you need Him and put Him away when He’s … Continue reading Good Luck Charm ‘Faith’ – Judges 17:13
Evil Relationships – Judges 16:19
She made him sleep on her knees, and called for a man and had him shave off the seven locks of his hair. Then she began to afflict him, and his strength left him. This is the woman he loves? She has deceitfully irritated him with her words until he has confessed his deepest secret … Continue reading Evil Relationships – Judges 16:19
Deceitful Vexation – Judges 16:16
And when she pressed him hard with her words day after day, and urged him, his soul was vexed to death. The pestering words of a woman who is close can have a devastating effect upon a man. She holds within her mouth the ability to weaken and even destroy the weak man. Samson is … Continue reading Deceitful Vexation – Judges 16:16
Weaklings – Judges 6:15
He said to Him, “Please, Lord, how can I deliver Israel? Look, my family is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father’s house.” Gideon has all of the qualifications needed to serve God powerfully. He is the youngest one of the weakest family in Israel. He has virtually nothing to … Continue reading Weaklings – Judges 6:15
Confirming His Call – Judges 6:40
That night God did as Gideon requested: only the fleece was dry, and dew was all over the ground. God meets Gideon right where he is. He completes Gideon's tests in order to undergird his faith. The confirmation is what Gideon needed in order to engage fully in the call of God. Father God knew … Continue reading Confirming His Call – Judges 6:40