ALLIANCES TODAY
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) Isaiah warned Judah not to ally with Egypt (see Isaiah 20:5; 30:1-2; 31:1). He knew that trust in any nation or any military might was futile. Their only hope was to trust in God. Although we don't consciously put our hope for deliverance in political alliances in quite the same way, we often put our hope in other forces.
i) 5 Then they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation and Egypt their glory. (Isaiah 20:5 NKJV)
ii) “Woe to the rebellious children,” says the Lord, “Who take counsel, but not of Me, And who devise plans, but not of My Spirit, That they may add sin to sin; 2 Who walk to go down to Egypt, And have not asked My advice, To strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, And to trust in the shadow of Egypt! (Isaiah 30:1-2 NKJV)
iii) Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, And rely on horses, Who trust in chariots because they are many, And in horsemen because they are very strong, But who do not look to the Holy One of Israel, Nor seek the Lord! (Isaiah 31:1 NKJV)
1. Government
a) We rely on government legislation to protect the moral decisions we want to make, but legislation cannot change people's hearts.
2. Science
a) We enjoy the benefits of science and technology. We look to scientific predictions and analysis before we look to the Bible.
3. Education
a) We act as though education and degrees can guarantee our future and success without considering what God's plans for our future.
4. Medical care
a) We regard medicine as the way to prolong life and preserve its quality - quite apart from faith and moral living.
5. Financial systems
a) We place our faith in financial "security" - making as much money as we can for ourselves - forgetting that, while being wise with our money, we must trust God for our needs.
The End ...
0. Introduction a) Isaiah warned Judah not to ally with Egypt (see Isaiah 20:5; 30:1-2; 31:1). He knew that trust in any nation or any military might was futile. Their only hope was to trust in God. Although we don't consciously put our hope for deliverance in political alliances in quite the same way, we often put our hope in other forces.
i) 5 Then they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation and Egypt their glory. (Isaiah 20:5 NKJV)
ii) “Woe to the rebellious children,” says the Lord, “Who take counsel, but not of Me, And who devise plans, but not of My Spirit, That they may add sin to sin; 2 Who walk to go down to Egypt, And have not asked My advice, To strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, And to trust in the shadow of Egypt! (Isaiah 30:1-2 NKJV)
iii) Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, And rely on horses, Who trust in chariots because they are many, And in horsemen because they are very strong, But who do not look to the Holy One of Israel, Nor seek the Lord! (Isaiah 31:1 NKJV)
1. Government
a) We rely on government legislation to protect the moral decisions we want to make, but legislation cannot change people's hearts.
2. Science
a) We enjoy the benefits of science and technology. We look to scientific predictions and analysis before we look to the Bible.
3. Education
a) We act as though education and degrees can guarantee our future and success without considering what God's plans for our future.
4. Medical care
a) We regard medicine as the way to prolong life and preserve its quality - quite apart from faith and moral living.
5. Financial systems
a) We place our faith in financial "security" - making as much money as we can for ourselves - forgetting that, while being wise with our money, we must trust God for our needs.
The End ...
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