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Not One Hoof Left. Exodus 10:1-9. Moral Decisions. Bring us face to face with God Whether we realize it or not Face this fact now or later Many like Pharaoh say, “Who is God? (Exodus 5:2) “Seemed” to give in (Exodus 8:15). Rejected God’s Word. Moses and Aaron equipped Performed miracles
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Not One Hoof Left Exodus 10:1-9
Moral Decisions • Bring us face to face with God • Whether we realize it or not • Face this fact now or later • Many like Pharaoh say, “Who is God? (Exodus 5:2) • “Seemed” to give in (Exodus 8:15)
Rejected God’s Word • Moses and Aaron equipped • Performed miracles • Magicians could not match them (Exodus 8:19) • Hardened his heart (Exodus 7:10-13)
Rejected God’s Word • Same happens today • Reject the Gospel (Romans 1:16) • It was also “proven” (Mark 16:15-18; Hebrews 2:1-4) • Search for honest hearts (Luke 8:15)
Offered A Compromise • Learned God doesn’t compromises • Worship within the land (8:25) • Men could leave (10:11) • Leave without herds (10:24-27)
Offered A Compromise • Moses said “No” • No compromise with evil (Hebrews 11:24) • Neither God nor Satan accepts it (Romans 6:16-18) • Learn this fact (Matthew 6:24; James 4:4)
Christ Must Have … • Whole man • Heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:36, 37) • Kingdom first (Matthew 6:33)
Pete Rose’s Priorities • #1- Baseball • #2- Cars • #3- Children • #4- Wife
Standpoint of • Our • Intentions (James 4:13-17) • Thoughts (Genesis 6:5; Philippians 4:8) • Talents (Matthew 25:14-20) • Possessions (Luke 12:15; Acts 4:32) • Freedom (Romans 8:1-4; 1 John 1:7-9)
Christ Must Have … • Whole church • Some not involved • Remember the one talent man? (Matthew 25:30) • A place for all (1 Corinthians 12:12-31)
Christ Must Have … • Whole world • Gospel for all (Romans 1:16) • Some overlooked due to race or status (Galatians 2:11-14; James 2:1-9) • Let the lost decide for themselves
Conclusion • Compromise may be good at times • Give your whole life to God?