The Curse of Eli!

 

The Curse of Eli!

 

“A man of God came to ‘Eli and told him, ‘Here is what ADONAI says: “Didn’t I reveal Myself to your ancestor’s clan when they were in Egypt, serving as slaves in Pharaoh’s household? Didn’t I choose him out of all the tribes of Isra’el to be My cohen, go up to My altar, burn incense and wear a ritual vest in My Presence? Didn’t I assign to your ancestor’s clan all the offerings of the people of Isra’el made by fire? So why are you showing such disrespect for My sacrifices and offerings, which I ordered to be made at My dwelling? Why do you show more honor to your sons than to Me, making yourselves fat with the choicest parts of all the offerings of Isra’el My people?” Therefore The GOD of Isra’el says, “I did indeed say that your family and your father’s family would walk in My Presence forever.” But now ADONAI says, “Forget It! I respect those who respect Me, but those who despise Me will meet with contempt.”’” 1 Samuel 2:27-30 CJB Study the whole chapter.

 

GOD’s judgment was against Eli and his sons for their disrespect of GOD, the people, their sacrifices and offerings to GOD. There are plenty of people in The Church today who disrespect GOD, the people and their offerings. Not just leaders, we are all called to be priests. “’Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My Voice and keep My Covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the Words which you shall speak to the children of Israel,” Exodus 19:5-6 NKJV Study the whole chapter “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of GOD, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.’” 1 Peter 2:9-10 NKJV Study the whole chapter.

 

In Exodus GOD was speaking to Moses to tell Israel that He called them all to be priests to do His Will. Peter is saying the same thing to The Church, all Believers are priests to do His Will! When we disrespect GOD, His people and their offerings (not just financial) in any way we are subject to the curse of GOD’s contempt!

 

Repent! Let GOD show you where you have disrespected Him, His people and their offerings. Receive His forgiveness through JESUS.

 

Seek GOD First!

GOD Bless, Bob & Charlene