Title When faith retreats (Daniel 1:1-2)
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The text teaches us what happens when a person of faith retreats from his position, stage, and level of faith, using the three kings as a revelation organ.
"first. King Josiah retreated from his position of faith (2 Chronicles 34:1-35)”
①King Josiah was a good king, and he was tempted by the fact that he destroyed the idols in the kingdom and made all the people serve God. ② When Necho, king of Egypt, said that he was obeying God’s command, and when he crossed the border of Judah to attack “Carlsmith,” King Josiah lost all his faith in God and retreated without consulting with God. I have to do what I have to do I believe in God The thought of being invaded, I tried to defend myself with my own judgment and strength, and because I have served God this much, I will tolerate even a slight mistake and accept my intentions. Even though it was a dispatch to strengthen the national defense and national defense, God was displeased with this and became angry and caused King Josiah to die in battle.
"second. King Hezekiah who retreated from the position of his faith (2 Chronicles 29:1-32)”
① King Hezekiah was a special king among the successive kings. When he fell ill and died, he lived 15 more years in response to his earnest prayer of faith. ② Also, the great Assyrian army fought against the invasion with his human tactics He lost all his land and only Jerusalem was left, but even this was just before the fall, when he realized the sin of his unbelief and proclaimed repentance to the people. and made it a great victory. ③ To show the greatness of Judah’s national power to the envoys who were afraid of King Hezekiah from the neighboring countries who heard the news of the victory and to congratulate them on the victory and make peace. In his wrath he declared that all that I have shown will be taken away, leaving nothing left behind.
"third. King David who retreated from his position of faith (1 Samuel 16:12-24:25)”
①David was a saint who served God best among all kings and was a good king who was praised, but his faith retreated and he fell into temptation. ② When God commanded King David to number his army, he obeyed and numbered him, but God was angry and he let go of his hand, which caused 70,000 people to die. ③When God tells you to count, God! What do you need an army coefficient for? When did I defeat foreign powers with an army? Isn't it the power of God that won? With the power of God, everything is possible. Why are you trying to make me fall from the faith that only looks and depends on God? I will completely depend on God alone, look at, and obey God as everything, and I will defend my country only with this. But when his faith waned and he fell into disbelief in counting the number of troops, God became angry and withdrew his hand.
"fourth. Let not each come down from the position of his faith
① These three kings are those who have experienced and experienced more than anyone else what God does to those who completely depend on God, watch and obey Him. ② God is more strict with those who please Him. ③ The closer a person is to him, the more he loves him, the more he sees no weaknesses and only the strengths, but God does not. The more you love, the more righteous you are, and the more mature you are, the more he does not tolerate even the smallest of faults and treats them strictly. ④ Each person has the responsibility and duty to show their faith in God according to the grace, experience, and experience they have received, but if they do not show proper faith and retreat, they let go. ⑤ Therefore, everyone knows the level of their faith well and should not come down from there. You have to improve yourself step by step. Those who have experienced the work of God for even one minute must show faith that is appropriate for it to continue working.