As we continue with our study of God's attributes, we come to God's jealousy. Jealousy is a word that sometimes is a bad thing, but with God, it is a good thing. Jealousy as a bad thing is feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages. In God's case, it's not being satisfied when He doesn't get the honor that He is due. As we examine God's jealousy, we will look at these two points.
- God is a jealous God
- We should be jealous when things try and take our attention from God
God is a jealous God
You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God...
Exodus 20:5a
- Here in the Ten Commandments, God is explaining why we shouldn't have other gods or idols - because He is a jealous God
- If God is the only true God, then He alone should get glory, honor, and praise - not false gods or idols
- There are numerous places in the Bible that say we are not to have idols. There is mention of the punishment for having idols. God is very serious about this!
We should be jealous when things try and take our attention from God.
2I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy... 3But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:2-3
- In this passage the Apostle Paul is talking of being jealous.
- He is concerned that the Corinthians will be distracted from God. He definately does not want them to be led astray.
- What are some things that you can think of that can distract you from God?
- What are some things you can do to keep from letting those distract you from God?
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