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Why do some believers finish well while others drift into failure? Gideon’s life offers a powerful warning. He started with great faith, trusted God for victory, and rejected Israel’s offer to make him king. But his later years tell a different story.
He set up his own religious system, abandoned God’s instructions, and lived like a Canaanite king. He had many wives and even named his son “Abimelech,” meaning “my father is king.” His choices led to idolatry, corruption, and eventually, the slaughter of his own sons. His story reminds us that a strong past does not guarantee a faithful future.
This episode challenges you to evaluate your walk with God today. Are you still running the race with faithfulness? Or have you started making small compromises that will lead to future failure? Don’t let pride, greed, or moral compromise pull you away from obedience. Gideon’s life is a reminder that finishing well matters more than starting strong.
If you want to leave a lasting legacy of faithfulness, this lesson will show you how to stay on course.
Stephen Davey's newest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardbackThe first of Stephen's two volumes set through the Book of Revelation is now available. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY
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Why do some believers finish well while others drift into failure? Gideon’s life offers a powerful warning. He started with great faith, trusted God for victory, and rejected Israel’s offer to make him king. But his later years tell a different story.
He set up his own religious system, abandoned God’s instructions, and lived like a Canaanite king. He had many wives and even named his son “Abimelech,” meaning “my father is king.” His choices led to idolatry, corruption, and eventually, the slaughter of his own sons. His story reminds us that a strong past does not guarantee a faithful future.
This episode challenges you to evaluate your walk with God today. Are you still running the race with faithfulness? Or have you started making small compromises that will lead to future failure? Don’t let pride, greed, or moral compromise pull you away from obedience. Gideon’s life is a reminder that finishing well matters more than starting strong.
If you want to leave a lasting legacy of faithfulness, this lesson will show you how to stay on course.
Stephen Davey's newest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardbackThe first of Stephen's two volumes set through the Book of Revelation is now available. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY
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