Judges 1:19 “Now the Lord was with Judah, and they took possession of the hill country; but they could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley because they had iron chariots.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

I want to you to take a look at this verse today and then look at the following verses also (21, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35).  What do they have in common?  The sons of Israel failed to drive out the inhabitants of Canaan, which is EXACTLY what the Lord told them to do.  The task got a little hard, and they quit.

God had clearly told them to clear the land of the current inhabitants.  He knew what would happen if they didn’t.  As you read Judges, you see how they were influenced by these pagans to compromise and incorporate their gods into their lives.  Hmmmm, sounds familiar.

TEACHING MOMENT     

If there is one warning we need to give our children, it is this – DON’T COMPROMISE YOUR FAITH.  The church has been doing that too long.  Our children are pressured to accept all kinds of “faith” as valid.  It’s not.  Only Jesus can save them.  Only Jesus can give them life.  Only Jesus can lead them to the Father.

When your little Gertrude or Elrod comes home from school stating how they learned that all religions are equal, correct that quickly.  When they tell you that their teacher or friend says there is more than just one way to heaven, correct that on the spot.  Don’t let these “false teachings” gain a foothold in your child’s life.

What have you allowed to water down your faith?  What have you compromised on in your spiritual walk with Christ?  “Well Carl, it’s just too hard to being so dogmatic.”  Well yes!  Of course it is!  What did you expect when you surrendered to Him?  He demands obedience. He expects us to follow ONLY Him.

I want to challenge you today to take a look at what you believe and why.  Do all your beliefs and convictions hold up to Scripture.  There is only one absolute truth – His Word!