Saturday September 16
Bible Reading: 1 Sam. 2: 12 - 17
Topic: God's Standards
Eli's sons were described
as corrupt because they had no regard for the Lord. They treated the Lord's
offering with contempt; they ignored the approved pattern for collecting the
priests' share of meat from people who came to sacrifice; they treated people
arrogantly; they slept with the young women in God's House.
When people serving in any
capacity in the church become irreverent, deliberately change orders to suit
their lustful desires, express arrogance, etc, they are corrupt. Their works
are also corrupt and unacceptable to God.
Unfortunately, today, we
see people who are immoral, idolaters, liars, e.t.c. occupy important posts in
churches and pretend to be serving God. Let it be clear to such persons that
God is not a respecter of any person. Eli's sons were priests, yet God
denounced them.
Corrupt lives and
ministries have disastrous consequences. God has set standards for life and
ministry for His Children and expects them to obey. He demands absolute
obedience to His instructions and that was why He warned Moses " . . . . .
. see to it that you make them according to the pattern which was shown to you
on the mountain" (Ex. 25: 40)
Be sure you are serving
according to God's instructions
Prayer
May my life and services
never be corrupt in God's Sight, Amen.
Memory Verse 1 Sam 2: 12
"Now the sons of Eli
were the sons of belial: they knew not the Lord."
Source:
The Daily Fountain 2017
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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