This week well see that God is a great and good Father who may discipline his children by letting them live with consequences. If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and, though they discipline him, will not listen to them, then his father and his mother shall take hold of him and bring him out to the elders of his city at the gate of the place where he lives, and they shall say to the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious; he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton and a drunkard. Then all the men of the city shall stone him to death with stones. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. When we live in disobedience, things we have long conquered will come up again. There are dangers to disobedience. J Your child refuses to put his toys away or continually forgets to do so. (Note the name LORD written in all caps in the Old Testament. This is not an exhaustive list of all the effects for disobeying God but rather just four that we can be pretty sure will come about if we choose not to join God on His mission! Y And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. When the captain of the ship found him he could hardly believe what he saw and in disbelief asked,How can you sleep?. You will learn the: 3 Roadblocks To Sharing Jesus; 4 Essential Skills For Sharing Jesus; and How To Initiate A Spiritual Conversation. The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. You must completely destroy them, offering them up as a holy destruction to God. New American Standard Bible (NASB). Civilians have the right to refute these types of unjust laws to eliminate inequality and government's unjust nature by following conscience before laws for moral guidance. O Together we can change that! Dont think that just because you have told God that you refuse to obey him that He will leave you alone! Message 6: How to Lighten Your Load Living a life of gluttony will likely lead to health problems. PO BOX 80448 RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688, COPYRIGHT 2022 RICK WARREN. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God. Their persistent disobedience and ingratitude have now brought about extremely serious consequences. You remove the toy from both children and encourage them to work together to find a way to get that toy back. God, your God, chose you out of all the people on Earth for himself as a cherished, personal treasure (Deuteronomy 7:1-6, MSG). Encouraging, Empowering & Equipping Ordinary Christians To Live Powerful Missional Lives! She is the Founder and Executive Director of Beyond Ordinary Women Ministries, which offers online free or low cost resources to prepare Christian women for leadership (beyondordinarywomen.org) The book of Genesis records the story of Abraham, whom God called out of an idol-worshipping family into a relationship with him by faith. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Ephesians 5:6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023, Seeing Clearly through the Darkness: A Study of Judges. Hebrews 2:2 For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution. The Lord is angered by the Israelites constant grumbling against him, along with their refusal to recognize the many miracles he has done for them. Jeremiah 3:6-12; Hosea 2:2-17). Parents would love to be able to say that redirection and positive reinforcement are always effective in correcting a childs misbehavior. Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 22 The Lord will strike you with infectious diseases, with He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. Here are 10 examples of inappropriate behaviors a child might have and possible "logical" consequences for that behavior. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. When my idols are threatened, do I act like those who dont know God instead of like Jesus? This might mean that they miss eating their breakfast altogether and are hungry until lunch. Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. It looked as though Jonah wasnt concerned that everyone was about to die! For two months I asked my boss to remove the bookcase. The consequences of disobedience are numerous. Under the leadership of Gods chosen man Moses, God freed them to return to the land promised to Abraham (the book of Exodus). For the commandments, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet, and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.. The Old Testament prophets used marriage terminology to depict the covenant relationship between God and Israel, which involved describing Israel as unfaithful, a wife who prostituted herself (e.g. This is arguably the toughest command in the Bible, but these people were evil to the point of sacrificing their children to their gods. Having all you want to drink, anytime you want to drink it, can lead to alcoholism and heart disease. Yes, God does forgive a truly repentant heart, but that doesnt mean our lives are free from repercussions on earth. IT'S FREE! This helps the children learn to work for a common goal. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you. He wont! At times I chose to simply ignore the problem, but that didnt help train godly, polite, kind, and forgiving children. Sauls demise shows us four powerful lessons: 1. Neglecting to teach our children about the Lord will often yield difficult relationships and unruly kids. If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve . you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials. Your children are fighting at the breakfast table. The serpent convinced Adam and Eve that they themselves are gods, and that the Lord is their enemy by blinding them to their true capacity. Maybe he will take notice of us so that we will not perish." (v. 5b-6NIV) After two months of patiently waiting (or what I thought was patiently waiting), I sent him an e-mail stating that I wanted the bookshelf gone by Friday. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. Valuable for undergraduates, graduate students, members of the armed forces in military academies and scholars studying the Just War Theory. 10 Consequences Of Disobedience In The Bible. Read those verses and write down your thoughts about the correlation. Then God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. Those seven nations are all bigger and stronger than you are. Romans 1:30 Slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents. So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. John 14:15 If you love me, you will keep my commandments.. Having all you want to eat, whenever you want to eat it, can lead to obesity and high blood sugar. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, They have no wine. And Jesus said to her, Woman, what does this have to do with me? And so much more. He would have been swept away in the flood, just like the rest of the world. But they could not, for the sea grew even wilder than before. (Vs. 8-13 NIV). S 1 John 1:9. 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and presumption is as iniquity and idolatry. And the flame has burned up all the trees of the field. . He was asleep in the bottom of the ship. Sometimes, we cant fix disobedience without a lot of pain. This excerpt adapted from Wilderness Wanderings: Finding Contentment in the Desert Times of Life. Why will you still be struck down? Disobedience Always Brings Consequences. This is the right response to oppression: to see how Gods hand is working behind and through it, and look honestly at ourselves, and to cry out to the LORD for revival.6. And the woman conceived, and she sent and told David, I am pregnant. Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. This practical, hands-on guide shares proven strategies and biblical wisdom to help you beat burnout, leaving you feeling renewed, refreshed, and revitalized. As you consider Marlas story, do you identify any idols? During the Israelites trek through the wilderness, they went through repeated cycles of disobedience, followed by Gods anger being stirred and Moses intervening on behalf of the people. No one comes to the Father except through me. Romans 5:19 For as by the one mans disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one mans obedience the many will be made righteous. She is passionate about studying the Bible and helping women apply Gods life-changing truths to their daily lives. 10 Saul's total destruction. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. What kind of work do you do? For forty years, the Israelites received the consequence of their persistent disobedience and ingratitude to the Lord. In 1 Samuel 31 many fell dead, all the Israelites were forced to flee, and Sauls army along with his sons were killed. This story of Jonah not only shows that though you can run from God you cant hide from God but also that you will be exposed by God. David Platt's new book "Don't Hold Back" is now available. You inform them that they need to get along or they will not be welcome at the table. Disobedience is always costly when we don't do the right thing, in the right time, and in the right way. 1) He Would Have Lost His Life If Noah had not built the ark, he would have lost his life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (1 Peter 1:6-7). Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the Lord has spoken: Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. Why would God ask them to destroy the people who lived in the land? 3. Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. We respect your privacy and therefore will never sell or give away your email address. Read these references and note your thoughts about the positive role that jealousy plays in marriage and how it relates to the cycle of the Judges. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. As you think of Gods character and what the people did during the time of the judges, how does Joshuas message explain the cycle? And theres a double introduction: the first (Judges 1:1-2:5) presents the peoples perspective, and the second (Judges 2:6-3:6) reveals Gods point-of-view.3. Submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. This terrified them and they asked, 'What have you done?' But there are often unwanted consequences to getting everything you want. Text: Eph. And especially those who indulge in the lust of defiling passion and despise authority. Message 3: Slowing Down Get up and call on your god! Your child will then need to complete a task for you in order to get that toy back since you completed the task of picking up her toys. As you read the quote at the top of the next page in light of what youve seen in Gods Word, what is God saying about destructive patterns in your own life that have brought consequences? I can understand that such evil is like a terrible, infectious disease which threatens Gods people, but its hard to accept nevertheless. Proverbs 6:20 My son, keep your fathers commandment, and forsake not your mothers teaching. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you.' The captain went to him and said, "How can you sleep? Civil disobedience attempts to shape the morality of a nation. But truly, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord, none of the men who have seen my glory and my signs that I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and yet have put me to the test these ten times and have not obeyed my voice, shall see the land that I swore to give to their fathers. The sea was getting rougher and rougher. Then claim your FREE copy of the powerful Gospel Sharing Training. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God (John 6:68-69, NIV). 1 K. Lawson Younger, Jr., NIV Application Commentary: Judges/Ruth, Terry Muck, ed. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Against her moms clear advice, the girl decided to skip the sunscreen and spent the entire first day on the beach under a cloudless sky. But rather than trusting that God knew best, Sauls ego took first place in his heart. And you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. Under Joshuas leadership the Israelites defeated the major kings of Canaan in a series of battles, detailed in the book of Joshua. A friend tells of a family vacation to Florida. For Saul, disobedience in not following Gods instructions had severe consequences. 'Pick me up and throw me into the sea,'he replied, 'and it will become calm. New American Standard Bible Consequences of Disobedience 15 "But it shall come about, if you do not [ a]obey the Lord your God, to be careful to [ b]follow all His commandments and His statutes which I am commanding you today, that all these curses will come upon you and overtake you: 14(M)Consecrate a fast,Proclaim a (N)solemn assembly;Gather the eldersAnd all the inhabitants of the landTo the house of the Lord your God,And (O)cry out to the Lord.15(P)Woe for the day!For the (Q)day of the Lord is near,And it will come as (R)destruction from the [b]Almighty.16Has (S)food not been cut off before our eyes, andJoy and (T)rejoicing from the house of our God?17The [c](U)seeds have dried up under their shovels;The storehouses have become desolate,The grain silos are ruined,Because the grain has dried up.18How (V)the animals have groaned!The herds of cattle have wandered aimlesslyBecause there is no pasture for them;Even the flocks of sheep have [d]suffered.19(W)To You, Lord, I cry out;For (X)fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness,And the flame has burned up all the trees of the field.20Even the animals of the field [e](Y)pant for You;For the (Z)stream beds of water are dried up,And fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness. And how did they explain it? Parents use logical consequence more often than they usually realize. Joshua 5:6 For the people of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, until all the nation, the men of war who came out of Egypt, perished, because they did not obey the voice of the Lord; the Lord swore to them that he would not let them see the land that the Lord had sworn to their fathers to give to us, a land flowing with milk and honey. Where was Jonah as the storm developed? So he gave them what they asked for, but he sent a plague along with it.". Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. Begin your journey with an affirmation. Where do you come from? By the tender and unspeakable love of the Saviour, Jesus Christ, who came forth from His Father, and became the Redeemer of men by the sacrifice of Himself. Exodus 21:17 Whoever curses his father or his mother shall be put to death., Genesis 11:4 Then they said, Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth., Genesis 3:16 To the woman he said, I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Turning towards God was their only hope and choice left. Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. A God who would become man and live among us, accepting hatred, abuse and a horrible death on the cross to overcome evil for our sake, is a God who loves the people of the world, whether I understand his command to destroy these nations or not. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. In the New Testament the church is Christs bride (Revelation 19:6-8), so James calls those who love the world adulterers (James 4:4). 13:5) Loss. Through the throwing of dice, God was able to show everyone on the ship that Jonah was the cause of their perilous situation. 19(E)Cursed will you be when you come in, and cursed will you be when you go out. Psalm 106 tells us about one such scenario: In the wilderness their desires ran wild, testing Gods patience in that dry wasteland. Your children are unwilling to share a toy. And God spoke all these words, saying, I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Publisher: OpenBible.info. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. You shall have no other gods before me. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. I stated that if he did not remove the bookcase I would tear it down. We believe that ordinary christians are God primary choice for doing His extraordinary work. How do you read it? And he answered, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself. And he said to him, You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live. But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbor? Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. He punished the people immediately by utter destruction. *** Yahweh describes himself as a jealous God (Exodus 20:5; Deuteronomy 4:24). In John 17, Jesus intercedes for his followers as our great High Priest. 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