March 2, 2012
Today's Photograph . . . . See What They Teach You (MQ) |
Bible Study Verses
Genesis 3:1-5
Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, "Has God indeed said, 'You shall not eat of every tree of the garden? ' " And the woman said to the serpent, "We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, 'You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.' " Then the serpent said to the woman, "You will not surely die. For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." (NKJV)
Thoughts
The story of the fall of man is just one of the many times individuals in the Old Testament have sought out "God Status." There are other examples of God's creation seeking to be just like Him, such as Cain deciding who lives and who dies, Lamech who chose to change the rules of marriage, Nimrod and others seeking to be as powerful as a god, and a group of people who had a lame-brain idea to build a tower in an attempt to literally reach the level of "God Status."
In what ways do we try to become like God or take His place?
(Michael T)
Action Point
How many times do we try to set up our own rules, create our own timelines, and make demands for how our life is supposed to play out? Do we try to take matters into our own hands? Do we try to become men or women of power? Do we dictate to God, like Cain, what is an acceptable sacrifice?
If anything mentioned here hits home, confess your sins to the one and only true God, and seek His forgiveness for attempting to claim "God Status."
Sportsmen's Tip of the Day
Make a special effort to take your children out into the woods or the field with you. If you do not have children, see if you can borrow one or become part of a mentoring program. Wait just a minute before you take off! Don't be tempted to teach them all of your tricks instead passively engage and see what they teach you about hunting or maybe life.
