During the conquest of Jericho, the soldiers were strictly instructed to bring ALL the spoils to the Lord. In disobedience, Achan kept back for himself a striking Babylonish robe and some gold and silver. These items had been devoted to another god and were thereby accursed.  This act of self-indulgent disobedience caused the forces of Israel to be defeated at Ai.

Our self-indulgent rationalizations can bring the same consequence upon our families. For instance, many withhold God’s tithe and thereby incur besetting circumstances they can’t understand.

It’s a simple matter of disobedience.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, we want to honor You with every aspect of our lives. Grace us to be obedient to You in the smallest detail.

DAILY READING:  Josh. 4-7