Title: Factors of Victory/Judges 7:15-23
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There was an incident that shocked the audience who watched the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. Shegee
The athlete who ran the fastest 100 meters in the world was stripped of his gold medal for consuming a prohibited substance.
because it did An American newspaper told the athletes, 'Take a pill and become Olympic champions.
If you could, would you eat it even if you could die from it within a year?'
50% said they would eat it. 31017
This trend is not unique to athletes. The lifestyle of all modern people
Therefore, in order to win, to make money, to be successful, all methods were used.
All. Can that really lead to real victory?
God wants all believers to win. But I don't want to win by cheating
No. If a believer fails in his or her religious life or ordinary life, it will never
You should know that it doesn't mean But winning is not easy.
The rise and fall of a nation and nation was determined by (power), and happiness in life was also determined by (a certain strength).
The German economist Karl Jugen Duing also said, "Everything is governed by force."
Remember that the factor of victory is <strength>. And what kind of judge (Gideon) is recorded in the text?
Knowing whether you have won the war by strength, you must win all battles between body and soul.
I hope to become a saint who makes you happy.
1. Have a living faith (15)
Gideon was a man of faith. His father served the idol (Baal) god.
Gideon believed and served God. Soldiers armed with faith never fail.
Because God is with you.
In 1 Samuel 17:43, the battle between Goliath and David was also won by 'David who believed that God was with him'.
The fight with Lee is over. The very strong (Jericho) saints, who believed that God was with them
It was occupied by the Raelites.
On the other hand, as a result of using human methods because they did not believe in God and were arrogant (Aiseong)
failed in the fight.
Hebrews 11:33-34 says, 'By faith he conquered nations and shut the mouths of lions'.
Go (faith) was described as a weapon of victory.
Gideon wanted God to be with him. That was the most important victory in the fight.
I was convinced that it is a factor of . So I threw away the (Baal) and (Asherah) images that God hates.
He then confirmed with a tuft of wool that God was with him (6:37).
Cowardly Gideon spyed out the enemy again in the middle of the night, and during the conversation of the enemy, God
Convinced that he was with him, he entered the battle.
Psalm 27:1-3 'The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
Wah is the power of my life; whom shall I fear?
Even if it strikes, my heart is not afraid; if war breaks out against me, I will rather
2 Chronicles 20:20 “Believe in your God, and you will prosper.” God
I pray that you will win the spiritual warfare by believing that you are with me and living.
2. Completely obeyed (17-18)
Gideon is to tear down the (Baal) altar where his father has served, cut down the (Asherah) altar, and offer burnt offerings.
was obedient to God's word. In addition, the number of soldiers he recruited compared to the enemy
Relatively few, but 'too many people are following you. Send away those who tremble in fear.
When he said, 'I sent it back 2/3 of the way. This is the factor of victory <obedience>
2 Chronicles 20:12 'We are not able to stand against this great crowd that is coming against us, so what can we do?
King Jehoshaphat, who said, “I do not know you, but I look only to you.”
He won by obedience.
Also, the 300 soldiers obeyed Gideon's orders and lifted trumpets, empty jars, and torches.
and went to war.
The armed forces of the soldiers who go out to fight the enemy are also funny. Without sword or spear, trumpets and empty jars
Lee, carrying only a torch, went out. If Gideon had any idea, wisdom, or military power,
If you depended on it, you would not be able to obey God's demands.
Everyone! If you have ever lived according to your own way and reason, now you are obedient to God’s word.
See the end. (Peter), who had not caught a single fish all night, was hungry because he obeyed the Lord.
Just like catching a lot of fish to overflowing, winning the physical war brings true joy and life.
I pray that you will become saints who taste the blessings.
3. He had right knowledge (18)
Today, many people have difficulties because they do not have the right knowledge.
If you understand, it will be a big accident.)
Do you know who you are fighting for now? 1 Corinthians 9:26 'I fight in the air
It's not like hitting '. Who to fight and for whom
Having other knowledge will give you the power to succeed. Looking at the text,
1) He had the right knowledge to fight for God
According to 1 Samuel 17:26, the factor that helped David win the battle with Goliath was also the reason that he was uncircumcised.
Because they were indignant at blaspheming God. not for one's own interest, but
I was fighting for you. Soldiers must risk their lives to fight for the people. I
If you fail, you should know that it will weigh down on the glory of God. that the adversary scoffs
think also Gideon and the soldiers went out and fought with the heart of only serving God.
could win over
2) He had the right knowledge to fight for Gideon
Gideon is a leader established by God. Gideon's victory is God's victory, and his
Defeat is the same as God's defeat. Many say it's for the invisible God
However, it is not for the sake of visible Gideon. John 12:44 'He who believes in me believes in me
not the one who sent me, but believe in the God who sent me', John 13:30, 'the one who sent me
Whoever receives me receives me, and whoever receives me receives the God who sent me.
to receive them,' said Jesus.
Hebrews 13:17 'Be obedient to those who lead you and be submissive--let them work with joy.
There is benefit only when you do it.”
If there is a reason you have not succeeded until today, you must have the right knowledge of who to fight for.
Because they did not have it. Some fight for their own benefit. For your own honor, come
We fight for respect. Today, we keep away from the public interest and fight for our own interests.
can see. Some say that they fight only for God. In this man's eyes, only God
The leaders established by God are visible and invisible. There is no order and no advice is taken.
I'm just trying to get recognition. If we do not acknowledge it, we feel sad and throw away our mission. This
It is also an attitude that should be abandoned. Whether you run a business, have a job, or pray.
Either way, do it for God! And do it for the leaders God has established! so must
I pray that you will become the saints who will win the tough battle.
Everyone! We learned the secret of church growth and the victorious life of the members through the text. church and
If the saints want to win, have faith that God is with me. Oh in the word of God
Show obedience to say Amen. The right knowledge to fight for God and for leaders
Go. So, like Gideon, I pray that you will become a saint who enjoys the blessing of victory in your life.
All.