The scars of others should teach us caution. -Saint Jerome
And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment. 1 Samuel 8:3
Samuel was a Prophet of God that led the Children of Israel. When he was old, he made his sons to judge Israel. These two boys were wicked. They chased after money, taking bribes affecting the way they governed Israel. When the people had enough and were disgusted with their situation they called out for a king! But they didn’t know what they were in for!
Not long after Saul took office, the office went to his head. Pride and envy was just part of Saul’s downfall. His final nail was an unrepentant heart and it’s the same with you and I!
These are just a few examples in the Word of God that warns us to, “Take Heed”! There are many others and if that’s not enough just look around you. You will not have to look far until you see a man of God, a Pastor’s wife, a Deacon, a Sunday School Teacher, etc. that let pride and envy get in their way of serving the Lord. When they would not repent, God made them an example!
Don’t let that be you, Child of God! You be the good example to the believers!
