" 'If one man sins against another, God will judge him. But if a man sins against the LORD, who will intercede for him?' Nevertheless they did not heed the voice of their father, because the LORD desired to kill them."
I Samuel 2:25
I think that Eli may have had an incomplete understanding of sin. He separated sin into two classes – sin against man and the sin against God. I think the prodigal son had a better view when he confessed, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you" (Luke 15:18, 21). All sin is against God because it violates His perfect will. But Eli's sons had no comprehension of sin and judgment, and they continued doing their own evil thing. Even though they paid no heed to the warning, judgment was waiting. What a picture of people today who dismiss sin as "old-fashioned," and discount the idea of ultimate judgment before God, or at the least think some sin is more serious than other sin. Sin is serious stuff and is not to be treated lightly.
Today's Thought: All sin is against God, and will be judged by God.
Have a serious day. Love you.
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