+DEV+ Poor Construction

Date: May 15, 2012 11:17 PM
Topic: +DEV+  Poor Construction

Poor Construction

"Because they lead my people astray, saying, 'Peace,' when there is no peace, and because, when a flimsy wall is built, they cover it with whitewash, therefore it is going to fall."  (Ezekiel 13:10-11)
Scripture Focus: Ezekiel 13:1-16

Many homeowners live with the effects of toxic drywall. Over time, the inferior wallboard emits gases that corrode appliances and plumbing. Painting over it doesn't help. The only way to fix the problem is to gut the house and replace the drywall.

 In Ezekiel's time, false prophets built their status with corrupt counsel. They claimed to speak for the Lord, but lied to the people. They spoke of peace, even as God prepared a nation to punish Israel. The people needed to confess and repent of their sin instead of relying on false promises. God rebuked and judged the false leaders.

Today people still rely on false promises rather than on God's Word. Our culture tells us that a loving God would not judge sin. It says truth is relative and there are many ways to God. But Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John14:6). No spiritual whitewash can cover our sin and enable us to stand before God. Nothing but the blood of Jesus can do that.

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