Warning Before Destruction
Good morning Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 2 Worship song: Heal My Heart Meditation: Eli was appointed by God as the priest to oversee the church and its affairs. However, he had notable weaknesses; he failed to discipline his sons and did not manage his household effectively; he could not instill in them the fear of the Lord. We are reminded in 1 Timothy 3:4-5 that those chosen to lead God’s people must manage their households well, keeping their children in submission and respect. Leaders who neglect and fail to govern their own households cannot effectively oversee the church of God. Eli's son took advantage of the women in the church, using and seducing them. The Lord's warning to Eli was that his son's wickedness and Eli's failure to restrain them would result in the end of his priestly lineage. Do not be alarmed by the issues present in the house of God, for what was happening in ancient times is still prevalent today. S...