PUT AWAY STRANGE gods
(Genesis 35:2)
TEXTS – Genesis 35:
1-14, Ephesians 5: 1-14
Worshiping strange
gods are behaviors that do not honour God Almighty; such behaviours include:
·
All
unrighteousness
·
Idol
worshipping
·
All
uncleanness Ephesians 5:3
·
Filthiness
·
Foolish
talking / jesting
·
Whoremonger
Ephesians 5:5
·
Malice, infighting
·
All
unfruitfulness
God want us to get rid of all these and others alike because
·
They
attract the wrath of God Ephesians 5:6
·
They
put off ones height Ephesians 5:8
·
They
make people lose their inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God Ephesians
5:5
·
They
make one lose dignity and value.
The above
are highly destructive and should not be our portions.
Hence, God is saying:
·
Put
away the strange gods amongst you, Genesis35:2
·
Be
clear, Genesis 35:2
·
Change
your garment Exodus19:10
·
Make
an alter for God Genesis35:3
·
Have
no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness Ephesians 5:11, 1Cor 5:9 , Ephesians 5:1
·
Awake
from your slumber Ephesians5:14
·
Walk
in love Ephesians 5:2
When all strange gods are put off then:
·
The
terror of God will surround you and all yours Genesis 35:15, Exodus15:16,
23:27, 34:24 Deuteronomy11:23, Joshua 2:9 5:1
·
Your
name will be changed for better Genesis35:10
·
You
will be fruitful and will multiply Genesis35:11
EX6:3
·
Nation
and company of nations shall be of thee Genesis 17; 5,6 ;48,4
·
You
will bear kings Gen 35:11
·
You
will inherit your father’s land Genesis35:1
·
You
will enjoy the light of Christ Ephesians 5: 14
What must you do?
·
Be
followers of God dearly Ephesians 5:1
·
Walk
in love Ephesians 5:2
·
Avoid
unfruitful works of darkness Ephesians 5: 11
·
Provide
only what is acceptable unto God. Ephesians 5:10