Warning before Destruction
Scripture reading: 1 Samuels 2 Worship song: Search My Heart Meditation: Eli was ordained as the priest to handle the affairs of the church and matters concerning God. However, he had some weaknesses, for he lacks the ability to reprimand his sons; he failed to govern his household and bring them up to fear the Lord. We are reminded in 1 Timothy 3:4-5 that those who are chosen to lead God’s people should be persons that ruled well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity. If he fails to rule his own house, he won't be able to monitor the church of God. Don't be alarmed about what is taking place in the churches of God today, for so it was in the beginning, so shall it be in the end. The sons of Eli manipulate the women in the church, use them, and seduce them. The same trend continues today. Therefore, let us be mindful of our deeds, confess our faults, and turn to God less we be consumed by His wrath. Let us not provoke the Lord our God, for He is a co...