Quiet Time Notes
Notes from my daily Quiet Times with GodConsequenes of Greed
October 18th, 2015Previous | Next
Joel and Abijah were not like their father, for they were greedy for money - 1 Samuel 8:1-3
Samuel's sons showed the far reaching consequences of loving money more than God
They were appointed judges but were corupt and greedy men who "accepted bribes and perverted justice"
Their evil behavior hastened the end of era of judges and Israel's step toward nation rebellion
The Hebrew people demanded a earthly king rule over them instead of relying on their heavenly king
When Joel and Abijah chose greed over contentment, they failed God and his people
Does contentemnt or greed dominate in your life?
Key Phrase: Samuel's sons showed the far reaching consequences of loving money more than God
