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Gideon is known for the faith-filled triumph that came in such unique fashion. But there is much more to the life of Gideon.
His out-of-control anger.
Forgetting his own fear and small beginnings.
Entitlement
Taking advantage of those he influenced.
Creating a golden ephod that became competition to the tabernacle.
Allowing Israel to come “whoring” after that ephod.
Creating a snare for his own family.
Family entitlement.
Forty years as Israel’s judge and when Gideon died, Israel immediately entered into their closest covenant ever with the false god Baal. Some kind of influence - but what
Gideon's influence did not produce a longterm positive result for Israel - each of us can learn from Gideon's decisions.
Gideon is known for the faith-filled triumph that came in such unique fashion. But there is much more to the life of Gideon.
His out-of-control anger.
Forgetting his own fear and small beginnings.
Entitlement
Taking advantage of those he influenced.
Creating a golden ephod that became competition to the tabernacle.
Allowing Israel to come “whoring” after that ephod.
Creating a snare for his own family.
Family entitlement.
Forty years as Israel’s judge and when Gideon died, Israel immediately entered into their closest covenant ever with the false god Baal. Some kind of influence - but what
Gideon's influence did not produce a longterm positive result for Israel - each of us can learn from Gideon's decisions.