1 Sam. 4-6 [The Message]

The Philistines had captured the Ark of the Covenant, but they had a price to pay. God struck them with hemorrhoids and a rat infestation. They finally concluded that God was against them for their irreverence, and sent the Ark back to Israel.

There is MUCH irreverence toward God in our society, and it seems to be getting worse. Although the evening news probably doesn’t report it, no doubt there’s a price to pay. As the scripture says, “Don’t be deceived. God is NOT mocked. Whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap.” [Gal. 6:7]