Why I Believe What I Believe
Day 116
Biblical principle - Absolute truth from God’s Word
God
does not leave his people without the proper God-given authority for our
protection. The children of Israel did not have to find a leader, God is the
one who was leading and God set Joshua to be the one whom the people were to
follow.
Deuteronomy
34:9, And Joshua the son of Nun was full
of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the
children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.
Practical - Works that apply Biblical principle:
God
sets up authorities. Yes, even in the church. Be careful not to fall into the
trap the children of Israel did following Joshua. They forgot who was in
charge. God is always in charge and He always sets up all authorities.
Hebrews 13:7-17, Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken
unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their
conversation. 8Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for
ever. 9Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For
it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats,
which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. 10We
have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle. 11For
the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the
high priest for sin, are burned without the camp. 12Wherefore Jesus
also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without
the gate. 13Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp,
bearing his reproach. 14For here have we no continuing city, but we
seek one to come. 15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of
praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his
name. 16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such
sacrifices God is well pleased. 17Obey them that have the rule over
you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must
give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is
unprofitable for you.
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