Thursday, March 15, 2012

Jealous God

Deuteronomy 4:24

God is a jealous God.  Webster's dictionary defines jealous as intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness.

Throughout the Bible God describes Himself as a jealous God.  As we read about the Israelites, we see that they turned away from God many times.  They chose to build a golden calf while Moses was on the mountain getting the Law of God.  They followed after the religions of the nations around them.  They grumbled against God constantly.

God warns the people, through Moses, in Deuteronomy chapter 4 to maintain a right relationship with Him.  He tells them that God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. 

We see also throughout the Old Testament that when the Israelites chose to be unfaithful, God allowed them to be hurt by their choices.  They were killed by their enemies, taken captive, died in the wilderness from pestilence and snake bite, were swallowed up when the ground opened up, etc.  God will not tolerated unfaithfulness!

What do I allow in my life that cause God to be jealous of my time with Him?  T.V., movies, friends, work, shopping, video games....

We must remove anything from our lives that comes between us and Christ.  The above things are not bad as long as they are done in moderation.  We need to be sure that Christ comes first before anyone or anything else.

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