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1SM 2:12-17; 22-25; 27-36; 3:11-18. Moral Fight Series. The Outcome of No-Discipline. God’s Thought on Child Discipline. PRO 3:11-12 Discipline proves love. PRO 13:24 Love should lead to careful discipline. PRO 29:15-17 Discipline brings peace and delight. EPH 6:1-4 Long Life.
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1SM 2:12-17; 22-25; 27-36; 3:11-18 Moral Fight Series
God’s Thought onChild Discipline • PRO 3:11-12 Discipline proves love. • PRO 13:24 Love should lead to careful discipline. • PRO 29:15-17 Discipline brings peace and delight. • EPH 6:1-4 Long Life
The Sons of EliHophni and Phinehas • “Sons of Belial” – worthless scoundrels, serving the devil; v12 • Won’t know or serve the LORD; • Stole the Lord’s Offering, v13-16 • Caused others to despise the Lord’s offering. v17 • Did sexual immorality, v22 • Will not listen to rebuke, will not quit sinning, v25
The Sins of Eli • He neglected the management of his own sons, v20-22 • His rebuke was too late and a bit soft, v.22-25 • He failed to protect the worship of God from his own sons, v29a • He feared his sons more than God, v29b • He knew the sins but failed to restrain and discipline them, 3:13
The Results • Sin grew like ravaging monster. • Sons became evil and hardened. • Israel’s worship defiled. • Priesthood was taken from Eli’s family, Samuel was raised. • Sons died same day, as promised • Shiloh was judged and became a lesson. • Eli’s family reduced to begging and lifespan shortened.
Action Plans • Repent – change your mind on discipline. • Restore – Bring God’s love and cause into the mix. • Restart – Begin serving the Lord this way.