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1 | What do we think about Uzza’s death? | Gen 19:26 | pricefhome | 32225 | ||
. Uzza Touches the Ark (1 Chronicles 13) 7And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart. 8And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets.9And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. 10And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God. 11And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perezuzza to this day. 12And David was afraid of God that day, saying, “How shall I bring the ark of God home to me?” What do we think about Uzza’s death? In The Holiness of God, R.C. Sproul uses this episode during the early reign of King David to introduce a discussion of the holiness of God’s justice. About Uzza’s action he writes: Surely Uzzah’s reaction was instinctive. He did what any pious Jew would do to keep the ark from falling in the mud. He reached out his hand to steady the ark, to protect the holy object from falling. It was not a premeditated act of defiance toward God. It was a reflex action. From our vantage point it seems like an act of heroism. We think that Uzza should have heard the voice of God shouting down from heaven crying, “Thank you, Uzza!” God didn’t do that. Instead, he killed him. (pp. 138-139) Numbers 4:15 commands the Kohathites, who had the care of the holy things, saying, “…but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die.” Uzza was a Kohathite, he knew the rules, but he touched the ark anyway. His death is an example of divine justice—and to the extent that we do not understand it, or even sympathize, we show that we do not appreciate Biblical concepts like holiness, justice, sin and grace. [See Sproul for a much fuller discussion of this.] 2. David Tries Again (1 Chronicles 15) 11And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab, 12And said unto them, Ye are the chief of the fathers of the Levites: sanctify yourselves, both ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel unto the place that I have prepared for it. 13For because ye did it not at the first, the LORD our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order. Now, David has determined to complete the ark’s journey to Jerusalem. What is striking about this second attempt? David, who was angry when God killed Uzza, now gives a reason for God’s action: “[because] we sought him not after the due order.” This passage ought to send chills down our spine. We are accustomed to thinking of God hiding behind every bush, just waiting for someone to seek Him so He can jump out and pour His love on them. And yet, David’s words imply that it is not enough to seek God; we must seek him “after the due order”—in other words, the right way. |
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2 | Trying to understand: | Mal 2:16 | pricefhome | 31278 | ||
Let me take one issue from your post, "God did put you together, even as unbelievers" I have been told that God allowed us to get married even though it may not have been what He knew was best for our individual lives... But let me ask you to support your viewpoint alittle more. Thanks | ||||||
3 | I'm still un-clear... | Mal 2:16 | pricefhome | 31071 | ||
I understand that God hates divorce but God himself divorced Israel… There is a difference in a situation were two non believers are married and one starts to follow Christ and the other wants to leave…let him/her leave. I want the Lord's favor on myself and my children. They are in a dysfunctional environment at this time and divorce could free them from that. I have held the position that my faithfulness and obedience has sanctified my family..but I'm starting to wonder about that! Also, my wife in many ways has already left this family. She refuses to go to church with the boys and I. She refuses to wear her wedding ring. She does very little of the house work or child care…maybe 10 percent. She has shut down and needs professional help but we can't afford it. We havn't slept together in over two years. Some believe that this is justifiable grounds for divorce... I want the Lords favor…his ways are much broader and deeper than ours and I simply want to know what's best! Thanks for your kind words! |
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4 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | pricefhome | 31035 | ||
I recently met with someone claiming to have the gift of prophecy. He has many years in the ministry. This was the first time we had ever met. A friend had introduced us… He was very direct and came right out and told me that my wife and I should divorce. That God had never ordained our marriage…that we were married in sin, living together before getting married. That God would not bless sin and therefore could not bless our marriage. My wife has held this same position for over two years now…I haven't mentioned anything to her about this individual's view point. She has been asking for a divorce for over two years now. We lost our third son a few days after his birth, due to a birth defect and shortly after that she approached me for a divorce. I am searching for the Lord's direction here; we have two small children now and I have not loved my wife for many years. We have a dysfunctional relationship struggling to survive. I also come from a dysfunctional family. I am look for Truth!!! |
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