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Quck recap of whats going on this portion of ScriptureEli is the priest, two sons, Hophni and Phinehas. They steal the sacrifices that they aren’t supposed to. They sleep with women who aren’t their wives. Horrible Pastors kids. See- God had promised to bless the house of Eli, but it was predicated on obedience, and NOW he’s not being obedient, by allowing his sons to continue their behavior Eli goes to confront his sons, but his sons don’t listen and Eli doesn’t really push too hard God isn’t playing with these sons- he’s going to kill them for their disobedience Here’s a big problem- These young men aren’t just sinning against men, they are sinning against GOD The prophet comes to Eli- tells him of God’s judgment upon his house, and tells him that his house will not be well, and that life will not be good for him because of his disobedience he says. Fix it and you’ll be saved, don’t and you’ll be destroyed

What can we get from this story?

How we live isn’t hidden from GodSin is never acceptable. It wasn’t acceptable in the Garden of Eden. It wasn’t acceptable in ancient Israel. Its not acceptable in your life todayThere is no where in the Bible where God goes easy on sin. No where.v 12 Now the sons of Eli were corrupt; they did not know the LordThe sons were in the temple- they were part of the sacraments. They were in with the priestBut they were CORRUPT. They were BAD and God was watching!the sons may have been able to fool other people, fool their dad, but they couldn’t fool GodHebrews 4:13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.This scripture outlines the confrontation that God has with this family about their sin

17 Therefore the sin of the young men was very great before the Lord, for men abhorred the offering of the Lord.Job 34:21 “For His eyes are on the ways of man, And He sees all his steps.Like many parents, Eli wants the adoration of his sons more than he wants the adoration of GodWicked wicked wicked! And it must be dealt withGod wanted to kill his sons! V 25 “Nevertheless they did not heed the voice of their father, because the Lord desired to kill them.”Don’t miss this “they didn’t know the Lord” You cant fake it! Either you know God or notEcclesiastes 12:14 For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil.

What does it mean to you?Where you at on the sin continuum? Either you’re oblivious to your sin against God, you’ve repented of it, or you’re in denial – Story of Cousin- DNA Doesn’t lie- Sin doesn’t lieDon’t miss this- they were in church, appearing right and inwardly and externally wrong!Just because Jesus saved you doesn’t mean that he turns from ongoing unrepentant sin that you continue in your life2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.I have seen destruction come upon people who have attended this church because they entertained small sins and didn’t treat them as seriously as they should haveYou’ll answer to God for it! He’s watching! He isn’t going to tolerate it!Luke 8:17 For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.

Sin is sin against God

25 If one man sins against another, God will judge him. But if a man sins against the Lord, who will intercede for him?”What Eli is saying to his sons is simple- Its easy to make things right with another person, but making it right with God after you’ve sinned...