http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker uses the story of Uzzah touching the Ark of the Covenant to warn against the dangerous tendency to excuse wrong actions by appealing to motive or heart. He argues that both a right motive with a wrong action, and a wrong motive with a right action, can be equally sinful. The message concludes by pointing to David's later, correct procedure for moving the Ark, emphasizing obedience to established ordinance.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The danger of the phrase 'you don't know my heart'The speaker identifies a common but dangerous tendency in many churches to use the unknown intentions of a person as a scapegoat for wrong behavior.
The account of Uzzah and the ArkReading from 1 Chronicles 13, the speaker describes David's attempt to move the ark of the covenant on a new cart, which led to a tragic event.
Why Uzzah's motive does not excuse his sinWhile people might argue Uzzah had good intentions to save the ark from falling, he was actually participating in disobedience because God commanded the ark be carried on poles by Levites.
Applying Uzzah's error to modern believersThe speaker warns that believers today often act like Uzzah by assuming their own wisdom or 'good motives' justify ignoring God's established ways.
Setting things right through obedienceLooking at 1 Chronicles 15, the speaker shows how David corrected the error by ensuring the Levites carried the ark according to God's ordinance, leading to a successful celebration.
Making things right with GodReflecting on David's response to the tragedy with the ark, we see that even when we fail or interfere wrongly, we can seek to make things right because God is with us.
The sin of complaining in the wildernessLooking at the Israelites in the desert, we see how their greedy desires and longing for the comforts of Egypt led them to complain about their current circumstances.Numbers 11:4
Loving the created thing above the CreatorWhen we prioritize worldly comforts and self-love over God, we exchange His truth for a lie and become subject to a depraved mind.Romans 1:25
The root of a darkened heart is ingratitudeThe first step toward a foolish and darkened heart is failing to honor God or give Him thanks for what He has done.
Finding reasons for thankfulness in God's mercyBecause God is perfectly pure and merciful, we have no ground to complain; instead, we should follow the example of the one leper who returned to give thanks.
http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker uses the story of Uzzah touching the Ark of the Covenant to warn against the dangerous tendency to excuse wrong actions by appealing to motive or heart. He argues that both a right motive with a wrong action, and a wrong motive with a right action, can be equally sinful. The message concludes by pointing to David's later, correct procedure for moving the Ark, emphasizing obedience to established ordinance.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The danger of the phrase 'you don't know my heart'The speaker identifies a common but dangerous tendency in many churches to use the unknown intentions of a person as a scapegoat for wrong behavior.
The account of Uzzah and the ArkReading from 1 Chronicles 13, the speaker describes David's attempt to move the ark of the covenant on a new cart, which led to a tragic event.
Why Uzzah's motive does not excuse his sinWhile people might argue Uzzah had good intentions to save the ark from falling, he was actually participating in disobedience because God commanded the ark be carried on poles by Levites.
Applying Uzzah's error to modern believersThe speaker warns that believers today often act like Uzzah by assuming their own wisdom or 'good motives' justify ignoring God's established ways.
Setting things right through obedienceLooking at 1 Chronicles 15, the speaker shows how David corrected the error by ensuring the Levites carried the ark according to God's ordinance, leading to a successful celebration.
Making things right with GodReflecting on David's response to the tragedy with the ark, we see that even when we fail or interfere wrongly, we can seek to make things right because God is with us.
The sin of complaining in the wildernessLooking at the Israelites in the desert, we see how their greedy desires and longing for the comforts of Egypt led them to complain about their current circumstances.Numbers 11:4
Loving the created thing above the CreatorWhen we prioritize worldly comforts and self-love over God, we exchange His truth for a lie and become subject to a depraved mind.Romans 1:25
The root of a darkened heart is ingratitudeThe first step toward a foolish and darkened heart is failing to honor God or give Him thanks for what He has done.
Finding reasons for thankfulness in God's mercyBecause God is perfectly pure and merciful, we have no ground to complain; instead, we should follow the example of the one leper who returned to give thanks.
