Help QuickNav Adv. Options
KJV

KJV

Click to Change

Return to Top

Return to Top

Printer Icon

Print

Prior Book Prior Section Back to Commentaries Author Bio & Contents Next Section Next Book
The Blue Letter Bible
← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources

Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Joshua 9:3-15

toggle collapse
Choose a new font size and typeface
← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources
"UNGODLY ALLIANCES"
I. ALLIANCES FORBIDDEN.
A. God had told them not to make any treaty with the inhabitants of the land. We as Christians commanded not to be unequally yoked together with unbeliever.
B. Why are these alliances forbidden?
1. There can be no fellowship of righteousness with unrighteousness.
2. There is no communion of light with darkness.
3. Christ will have no part with Satan.
4. There can be no idols in the temple of God.
a. Idols are dead, inanimate objects. They cannot represent a living God.
C. The Purpose of an alliance.
1. We think of it for a strengthening of our position.
a. If we pool our resources we will be stronger.
b. If I am attacked you will help me.
c. By joining ourselves together we become as one.
2. Any alliance with the enemy is only a weakening of our position.
a. He will turn on us in the battle.
b. Our sense of strength a false security.
3. Satan in seeking to draw you into an ungodly alliance does not have your best interest at heart.
II. THE GUISES EMPLOYED TO DRAW YOU IN.
A. Remember the enemy is a master of deceit.
1. He does not play by the same rules.
2. The truth means nothing to him.
3. And so the men of Gibeon came.
B. "But our case is different."
1. God's rules do not apply to our situation.
2. He doesn't realize what a sweet guy he is.
a. He is so moral.
b. He is so generous.
c. Surely can go into partnership with him.
III. HOW UNGODLY ALLIANCES ARE FORMED.
A. How did I ever get into this mess?
1. I don't why God did this to.
2. Oh what needless pain we bear.
B. Note - vs. 14 "And the men took of their victuals and inquired not at the mouth..."
1. They trusted their own judgment.
2. They failed to seek council from God.
3. This is the same mistake Joshua made.
C. "In all they ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path."
1. There is one alliance you need above all others.
a. Your alliance with God.
1. He will come to your defense.
2. He will guide you in all your decisions.
b. Any other alliance must be directed by Him in harmony with Him.
c. He will make no treaty with the enemy.
D. Beware of any alliance that:
1. Requires a compromise of your convictions.
2. You feel pressured into.
3. You can't bring God into it completely. Always inquire of the Lord concerning every decision no matter how good it looks on the surface.
IV. WHAT STORY TEACHES.
A. Little problems often more dangerous.
B. It's a mistake to venture on any project without seeking God.
C. Any yoke I create with the world or worldly only weakens me.
Sermon Notes for Joshua 9:3 ← Prior Section
Sermon Notes for Joshua 10:13 Next Section →
Sermon Notes for Deuteronomy 1:6 ← Prior Book
Sermon Notes for Judges 2:7,10 Next Book →
← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources
← Back to all Commentaries
BLB Searches
Search the Bible
KJV
  [?]

Advanced Options

Other Searches

Multi-Verse Retrieval
x
KJV
Daily Devotionals
x

Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness.

Daily Bible Reading Plans
x

Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year.

One-Year Plans

Two-Year Plan

CONTENT DISCLAIMER:

The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry.