Tune in as Pastor Josh continues to work through a new series, which will ultimately bring us to look at the life of King David. However, before we get there, we need to understand the context Israel found itself in before David came to the scene. So, todays sermon looks at the nation of Israel leading up to King David, specifically highlighting the contrast between the young Samuel and Eli’s wicked sons:
“It is impossible to fear man and fear God. But fear of man doesn’t always mean fear that they will hurt or harm us, but it is also fear of losing their regard. John 12:43 speaks of those who denied Christ because ‘they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.’ In an era of passive parenting, where people seek to become their children’s friend rather than an authority figure, the sin of Eli is prevalent today. And it is not only with our children. When we fear losing relationships with others more than fearing God, we will refuse to obey his clear commandments. Our minds will invent all sorts of excuses and human wisdom that excuse us of strict obedience to the commands of God…God will be first in our lives, or ultimately he will take them from us. ‘We must obey God rather than men.’”