Numbers 30-34
Cleaning Up The Mess and Moving Forward
The LORD takes oaths or promises very seriously. Read what Jesus has to say about our promises and our words in Matthew 5:33-37. Truth is important. We are to mean what we say and follow through with what we say. We are to be people who are worthy of trust. Does your “yes” mean “yes” – and does your “no” mean “no”? Do you honor other people’s words or do you think you know the real meaning behind their words? We are to take people words as truth. Granted, trust is earned, and people who do not speak truth are difficult to trust, but we have to find a way to get away from the fake world we live in. If you love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength -- speak the truth in a loving way, be real, and God will be honored and glorified.
The Midianites, along with Balaam, were punished for dishonoring God. Once again, God gave very specific orders and watched to see if the Israelites were ready to be obedient. It was almost as if it was the final test to see if this new generation was ready to go into the Promised Land.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
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These chapters show that the men are held at higher standerds then women are in God's sight. Since he made men to be in authority he also has them accountable for the wrong that they and the woman did.
ReplyDeleteWow! this one really hits home for me. I’ll promise other people, or even myself things and not always follow through...whets sad is I know I’m not the only one who breaks promises to God.
ReplyDeleteKind of like what katelyn said. I have said some things that weren't honoring god and not followed through on my promises. And i think that this will help me be more honest and truthful.
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