Event: Paul in Athens
S - Scripture
Acts 17 v. 16 Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.
O – Observation
Complacent. Slow fade. Dulling of the senses. That what has happened in Athens. The first commandment had been watered down. "Thou shalt have no other gods before me." Paul couldn't stand that this city completely violated the first commandment, and worse, the leaders as shown in the next verse were complacent. Acts 17, v. 17a, "So he argued in the synagogue with the Jews and devote persons." What's there to argue? It’s in black and white. These people knew the commandments, but coexisted. World view that is prevalent today, was prevalent back in Athens. But coexist is not a command from God. Yes he wants us to love one another, to live besides each other in harmony, but he is VERY clear, he wants everyone to realize that there is only ONE TRUE GOD. There is NO coexistence of Gods.
A - Application
How complacent am I on the first commandment?
P - Prayer
Jesus, Help me to be like Paul and have a zeal for you. Love Will
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