PUT AWAY STRANGE gods

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