In this series, we’re discussing the phases Joshua went through to address sin in his camp. We’ve discussed the warning, the sin and its consequences, the discovery process, and the punishment. Once all those phases are completed properly, our gracious God brings restoration. In the case of Joshua, after Joshua faithfully completed what God required, we read in Joshua 8:1, ...
In this series, we’re discussing the phases Joshua went through to address sin in his camp. When you’ve discovered the source of the problem, now it’s time to determine the punishment. In Joshua’s case, the punishment of stoning Achan and his family seems harsh. But we need to remember that God’s warning in the beginning was clear; anyone that ...
In this series, we’re discussing the phases Joshua experienced to address sin in his camp. When you sense sin is hindering your business’ progress, next is the discovery phase. It’s time to pray. Pray that God reveals to you what is going on and who may be at the heart of the problem. Don’t forget to examine your own life. ...
In this series, we’re discussing the phases Joshua navigated to address sin in his camp. The first phase was a proactive warning to employees. Even after the warning, someone will sin and there will be consequences, which becomes phase two. Years ago, I served on a ministry board. This ministry was highly unproductive, and the board could sense something was ...
As an employer, your workplace can be negatively impacted by the sins of your employees. Joshua worked through such a situation when Achan sinned. The phases that Joshua went through are instructive for us who may have to address similar concerns. The first phase is the warning. God gave Joshua specific instructions to share with Israel and what the consequences ...
As an employer, the story of Achan’s sin in the book of Joshua has troubled me. Joshua didn’t know that one of his soldiers had violated God’s command, yet Joshua suffered the loss of thirty-six men in battle because of Achan. All Israel suffered for one man’s sin. But God didn’t punish Israel, He withdrew His favor. Joshua 7:12 says, ...
Our pastor, Tim, recently shared a story about becoming desensitized. Years ago, Tim was asked to speak at a youth camp. When Tim first opened his cabin door, he gagged due to the rank smell of urine. When he asked his cabinmate how he could stand the smell, his cabinmate shrugged unawares. Days later, Tim’s wife visited. When she ...
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