| Ezekiel chapter 23. Don't be like a prostitute! God compares two prostitute sisters with two regions: Samaria and Jerusalem. Both regions were like prostitutes in that they broke their relationship with the Lord for their lusts of the people. Each region delighted in the lusts of the land and served idols. Their evil was so great that God spoke of his coming wrath upon them and in destroying the two regions by allowing their neighboring Nations to attack them. After reading this chapter it seemed their sin was so great that it was easy to conclude that I would never act like that. But after thinking for a while I realized maybe I have more in common with these two regions than I think. For example: 1) When I feel compelled to stop and set before the Lord, I let other Passions prevent me from doing this, it's then I realize that I let a lust or pleasure or idol interfere with my time with God. 2) When I start to make excuses for why I can't attend church and be with other Christians, or make excuses why I spend extra time on YouTube versus memorizing Scriptures, am I now no different than the two regions? Have I not let certain lusts interfere with my commitment to the Lord? God, help me not to be like a prostitute with my heart when lusts of the world come knocking on the door of my mind and heart. |
Daily Bible Challenge: Day 825 Ezekiel Chapter 23
