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14Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.
15And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
16And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;
17For the LORD our God, he it is that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people through whom we passed:
18And the LORD drave out from before us all the people, even the Amorites which dwelt in the land: therefore will we also serve the LORD; for he is our God.
19And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins.
20If ye forsake the LORD, and serve strange gods, then he will turn and do you hurt, and consume you, after that he hath done you good.
21And the people said unto Joshua, Nay; but we will serve the LORD.
22And Joshua said unto the people, Ye are witnesses against yourselves that ye have chosen you the LORD, to serve him. And they said, We are witnesses.
23Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel.
24And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey.
Also Proverbs 9:10 · Revelation 3:15-16 · James 1:8 · Daniel 1:8 · Exodus 34:14
In this sermon, the concept of ‘fear of the Lord’ is meticulously explored, distinguishing it from mere fright and redefining it as a profound sense of deep respect, reverence, and awe for God’s power and authority. This understanding is presented as foundational to genuine faith, highlighting that a deficiency in this reverence often correlates with the modern phenomenon of ‘casual Christianity.’This message further emphasizes the critical importance of making an unwavering choice to serve God, drawing parallels with Joshua’s resolute declaration. It challenges believers to move beyond a lukewarm or double-minded approach, advocating for a wholehearted commitment that rejects compromise and fully aligns with God’s expectations for a devoted life.The sermon concludes by reminding listeners that they serve a holy and jealous God, who, in His divine affection, desires exclusive devotion. It stresses that prioritizing worldly things over the Creator can invoke God’s jealousy, urging believers to demonstrate their love and commitment through intentional actions that honor and please Him above all else, thereby avoiding a casual Christian walk.
A Bible preaching Baptist church in the Waterloo Region. Preaching the cross of Christ for over 40 years.
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