Honoring Men Above God
 

by Frank Himmel

Hophni and Phinehas were despicable priests. Eli, their father, verbally rebuked them, but he did nothing further to restrain their abusive conduct. As a result, God brought judgment on Eli and his house.  The Lord’s complaint to Eli was, “Why did you . . . honor your sons above Me?” (1 Samuel 2:29).

Perhaps few would admit to honoring men above God, yet it is not all that unusual. Do we not do so. . .

u  When we dismiss what the Bible says in favor of what some preacher told us?
(2 Timothy 4:3-4)

u When we are more concerned with the world’s view of our appearance than God’s? (1 Timothy 2:9-10)

u  When we marry someone whom God has said is not eligible to marry? (Matthew 19:9)

u  When we put social activities ahead of worship? (Matthew 6:33)

u When due to peer pressure we compromise our morals? 
(1 Corinthians 15:33)

u When we refuse to preach on certain subjects for fear it might “turn off” some people? (Luke 9:26)

 

Other Articles by Frank Himmel
Unity in the Church
The Grace of God that Brings Salvation
The Watch for Your Souls
Are You Tired of All the Gimmicks?

 

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