Joshua 7:16-9:2Luke 16:1-18
Psalm 82:1-8
Proverbs 13:2-3
Today's reading in Joshua focuses on the life of Achan. This is one of those stories that harshly establishes the facts about sin. Sin kills people. When people sin, the result is death. God hates sin, and those with sin are condemned to death. Pure and simple. Now, from an Old Testament eye, we see that one should never cross God. As New Testament Christians, we realize that God is a redeeming and saving God who makes sinners pure and holy. So, what are we to do with this text in Joshua 7? The answer comes in the form of finding balance. Why is grace so amazing? Because sin is so bad! If we understand that sin results in the punishment that Achan received, then we won't want to sin. Likewise, we will live humble and grateful lives, realizing just how far God has called us. Yes, it is good news to know the balance between sin's wickedness and God's love. Finding this balance is crucial for the Christian.
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