Deuteronomy 6:10-13
New International Version (NIV)
10 When the Lord your God brings you into the land he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give you—a land with large, flourishing cities you did not build, 11 houses filled with all kinds of good things you did not provide, wells you did not dig, and vineyards and olive groves you did not plant—then when you eat and are satisfied, 12 be careful that you do not forget the Lord, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
13 Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.
Moses warned the people not to forget God when they entered the promised land and became prosperous. Prosperity more than poverty, can dull our spiritual vision because it tends to make us self-sufficient and eager to acquire still more of everything - except God. The same thing can happen in our church. Once we become successful in terms of numbers, programs, and buildings, we can easily become self-sufficient and less sensitive to our need for God. This leads us to concentrate on self-preservation rather than thankfulness and service to God.
Joe
13 Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.
Moses warned the people not to forget God when they entered the promised land and became prosperous. Prosperity more than poverty, can dull our spiritual vision because it tends to make us self-sufficient and eager to acquire still more of everything - except God. The same thing can happen in our church. Once we become successful in terms of numbers, programs, and buildings, we can easily become self-sufficient and less sensitive to our need for God. This leads us to concentrate on self-preservation rather than thankfulness and service to God.
Joe
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