What we can learn from the Philistines capturing the ark
The Israelites lost the ark to the Philistines in 1 Samuel 4 after they went beyond God’s word, had no regard for holiness, limited God’s presence to a certain location, and decreed and declared. Any of that sound familiar today?
Holiness is more important to God than victory
The way some Christians talk, you’d think the highest priority for the church is defeating our political and cultural enemies. Winning. Let’s search the Scriptures to see what God’s priority is.
Yes, judge.
The Bible doesn’t teach us to never judge; it teaches us how to judge. Here is how we can do so truthfully and lovingly, and warn those we are concerned about.