One of the Consequences of Idol Worship: Devotion for Monday June 15, 2020

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Devotion for Monday June 15, 2020

Topic: One of the Consequences of Idol Worship      

Text: Judges 6:6                                    

The situation in the land of Israel at this time was embarrassing. It was the result of their disobedience and sin of Idol worship which God warned them earlier. Sin has it grievous consequences.

When the Israelites went out to war against Ai, they were humiliated (Joshua 7:1 – 5). We also know how the Israelites were humiliated in the days of Eli when the Ark of Covenant was seized by the Philistines and God had to fight for Himself (1 Samuel 4:1 – 11).

Sin stays the hand of God from fighting our battles; it stays the hand of God protecting us, from providing for us and from answering our prayers (Isaiah 59:1 – 2). The land of Israel was impoverished because of the siege from their surrounding neighbours. I can imagine the level of malnutrition in that land then.

Beloved, don’t undermine the consequences of sin especially idol worship. God detests idol worship and has vowed to punish people who are involved in it even to the fourth generation.

Many of us indulge in willful sin thinking we have time to repent. We should not forget Ananias and Sapphira. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God (Hebrews 10:31) because He is a consuming fire. He devours without mercy. It is now we can enjoy His mercy. Therefore, let us not abuse the privilege we have by living in sin especially modern day idol worship like money, wealth, property, etc.

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Food for Thought: Those that forsake the true God wander endlessly after false ones.

Memory verse: Judges 6:6

Prayer: God may I not forsake you and start wandering after idols.

Religious Deviants: Devotion for Monday May 18, 2020

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Devotion for Monday May 18, 2020

Topic: Religious Deviants

Text: Romans 1: 19 – 32                               

In the context of our devotion, deviants are people who deviate from the truth. Yesterday, we read the warning of Jesus Christ concerning false prophets. Before writing this devotion, I read an article by an Egyptian Professor that Jews lied about their history. That there was never a time they lived in Egypt. These are attempts by people to change the truth. Unfortunately, every such attempt will fail.

Does anyone have excuse for no believing God? This is the argument of Paul here because God has revealed what He is like in and through His creation (Romans 1:19ff). Regrettably, many have deviated from the truth about God and creation while some others have refused to accept Him, choosing to worship the creature instead of the Creator (Romans 1:22 – 25). For this reason God has give up on them (Romans 1:26) and will not spare them at judgement.

Religious deviants are rampant in our days. They have given up the worship of God to worship of Pastors, General Overseers, Bishops, Archbishops, Priests, etc. They do this by accepting what these people say as standard instead of what the Bible say.

Recently, I read how a pastor in the name of deliverance asked women to pull off their clothes in the church. Another pastor asked the female members not to put on underwear as they come to church so that it will be easier for the Holy Spirit to enter into them. Abomination you will say! I don’t blame them as much as those who give ear to them.

Can you mention some other acts of religious deviants as seen in our society today? Do you belong to religious deviants – the gay people, modern idol worshippers in the church, etc or are you one of their supporters (Romans 1:32)? Repent now before it will be too late.

Food for Thought: God cannot trade His glory with any creature

Memory verse: Romans 1:25

Prayer: God, help me not to deviate from the faith I received from you.