TOPIC: DEVELOP HOLY ANGER AGAINST SIN AND GAIN GOD’S APPROVAL
BIBLE PASSAGE: NUMBERS 25: 6- 15
KEY VERSE:
Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, the priest has turned my anger away from the Israelites; for he was zealous as I am for my honour among them, so that in my zeal I did not put an end to them”- Numbers 25:11
In the midst of the eroding morality, rapid spread of ungodliness, God delights in people that will rise up against ungodliness. I refer to such as the _”Phinehas generation”_ The Bible says that at Shittim, Israel were seduced by the Moabite women into the immoral worship of the gods of the Moabites (Num. 25:2-2). Sexual immorality and idolatry prevailed so much, God’s anger was kindled against Israel and He ordered the killing of those who were involved in the act.
While the people of srael were weeping because of the anger of the Lord, Zimri, an Israelite, in contempt for the Holy things and word of God brought his lover Kozbi, a Midianite woman, into the inner tent of the Israelites; evidently with an immoral intention (v.14-15). He did this in the public glare of the people of Israel.
The attitude of Zimri reflects the shameless display of immorality prevailing in our society today. People walk around almost naked in the name of fashion. Sexual activities are openly displayed with impunity in the name of modernity or liberality. Many are clapping for these immoral behaviours thereby increasing the anger of the Lord.
Phinehas, the son of Eleazor and grandson of Aaron the priest, developed a holy anger for the shameless act of Zimri and Kozbi (v. 7-8). He executed a summary judgement on the Israelite and the Midianite woman. This act of Phinehas turned away God’s anger. The Holy anger he displayed earned him a pledge of a covenant of Peace from God. He was granted the position of perpetual Priesthood (v. 12-13). Believers must eschew evil wherever it may be found.
ACTION:
Hate sin and evil, and turn away God’s anger.
PRAYER:
Lord, give me grace to work against sin and evil. Turn away whatever evil that is determined against me and my family.
