THANKSGIVING FACILITATES DELIVERANCE 2

  

ROBBERY FOR THANKSGIVING OFFERINGS
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

  "Saul and his men spared Agag’s life and kept the best of the sheep and goats, the cattle, the fat calves, and the lambs—everything, in fact, that appealed to them. They destroyed only what was worthless or of poor quality. 

  "When Samuel finally found him, Saul greeted him cheerfully. “May the lord bless you,” he said. “I have carried out the lord’s command!” 

 “Then what is all the bleating of sheep and goats and the lowing of cattle I hear?” Samuel demanded. 

 “It’s true that the army spared the best of the sheep, goats, and cattle,” Saul admitted. “But they are going to sacrifice them to the lord your God. We have destroyed everything else.” 

  And Samuel told him, “Although you may think little of yourself, are you not the leader of the tribes of Israel? The lord has anointed you king of Israel. 

  Then my troops brought in the best of the sheep, goats, cattle, and plunder to sacrifice to the lord your God in Gilgal.” 

 But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices     or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice,     and submission is better than offering the fat of rams. 

 "Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft,     and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols. So because you have rejected the command of the lord,  he has rejected you as king.” 

1 Samuel 15:23  King Saul was an opportunist who saw God's judgement against Amalek as an opportunity for self enrichment . Opportunists worship God under their terms . 

 This is common in countries where preachers claim God blesses ANYHOW ( legally and illegally) it is the reason for the increase in criminality despite the proliferation of churches. GOD DOES NOT BLESS ANYHOW. The bible says " Then call on me when you are in trouble,     and I will rescue you,     and you will give me glory.”  But God says to the wicked: “Why bother reciting my decrees  and pretending to obey my covenant? For you refuse my discipline    and treat my words like trash. When you see thieves, you approve of them,  and you spend your time with adulterers". Psalms 50:15- 18

      Also in " The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable,  especially when it is offered with wrong motives." Proverbs 21:27 

On national TV the story was told of a notorious kidnapper whose activities had resulted in the death of many of his victims and he often made large contributions and even built a church building  . He was eventually arrested and jailed. Thanksgiving offerings  does not make a wrong right . God cannot be bribed , he seeks repentance from sins

  God hates the thanksgiving offerings of opportunists . Repentance is of more value than offerings . God hates the use of proceeds from extortion as thanksgiving offerings (Isaiah 61:8) also  " The rich among you have become wealthy  through extortion and violence. Your citizens are so used to lying  that their tongues can no longer tell the truth." Micah 6:12

Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive as Lord and saviour and receive restoration in Jesus name 

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