RPG Juniors
YOU KNOW BUT DO NOT TAKE HEED
SEPTEMBER 21
Daniel 5:18-23
YOU KNOW BUT DO NOT TAKE HEED
Before Daniel interpreted the writing on the wall, he gave a sharp rebuke to Belshazzar. Belshazzar took the temple vessels and used them for drunken revelry, he praised idols made by the hands of men and mocked the living and true God. The writing on the wall was a result of Belshazzar’s sins and its interpretation the final judgment on him.
In Daniel’s rebuke, he first reminded the king of God’s punishment on Nebuchadnezzar. This was known to all, and definitely known to Belshazzar. God punished Nebuchadnezzar for his pride in thinking that he was a great king because of his own might and power. For 7 years, the mighty Nebuchadnezzar lived as a madman in the wild, behaving like an animal and eating grass. This happened so that Nebuchadnezzar would be humbled, and know it was God who was sovereign over the kingdoms of men, and gives it to whosoever He wills. It was such a stern lesson, yet Belshazzar ignored it and did not take heed. Daniel told Belshazzar "And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though thou knewest all this".
If we are not mindful, we too will take the road that Belshazzar took. We have heard God’s Word taught and the gospel message preached. We are warned of the consequences of pride and the judgment of God. But can it be that our hearts are still lifted up and hardened with pride? You may know in your head. But like Belshazzar, you ignore these lessons and have not humbled your heart.
Question: What goes before destruction and one’s fall? (Read Proverbs 16:18)
Answer: _____________ and a ______________ ______________
Thought: To know in my head is not enough, it must affect my heart and life.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to take heed and be mindful of what You have taught me about the sin of pride. Please grant me a humble and teachable heart to learn from Your Word and apply it in my daily life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Daniel 5:18-23
YOU KNOW BUT DO NOT TAKE HEED
Before Daniel interpreted the writing on the wall, he gave a sharp rebuke to Belshazzar. Belshazzar took the temple vessels and used them for drunken revelry, he praised idols made by the hands of men and mocked the living and true God. The writing on the wall was a result of Belshazzar’s sins and its interpretation the final judgment on him.
In Daniel’s rebuke, he first reminded the king of God’s punishment on Nebuchadnezzar. This was known to all, and definitely known to Belshazzar. God punished Nebuchadnezzar for his pride in thinking that he was a great king because of his own might and power. For 7 years, the mighty Nebuchadnezzar lived as a madman in the wild, behaving like an animal and eating grass. This happened so that Nebuchadnezzar would be humbled, and know it was God who was sovereign over the kingdoms of men, and gives it to whosoever He wills. It was such a stern lesson, yet Belshazzar ignored it and did not take heed. Daniel told Belshazzar "And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though thou knewest all this".
If we are not mindful, we too will take the road that Belshazzar took. We have heard God’s Word taught and the gospel message preached. We are warned of the consequences of pride and the judgment of God. But can it be that our hearts are still lifted up and hardened with pride? You may know in your head. But like Belshazzar, you ignore these lessons and have not humbled your heart.
Question: What goes before destruction and one’s fall? (Read Proverbs 16:18)
Answer: _____________ and a ______________ ______________
Thought: To know in my head is not enough, it must affect my heart and life.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to take heed and be mindful of what You have taught me about the sin of pride. Please grant me a humble and teachable heart to learn from Your Word and apply it in my daily life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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