In recent days, I have been struck again by the partial repentance of the kings of Israel and the partial repentance of the kings of Judah. Here are two examples from many.
Israel: “Yet Jehu was not careful to keep the law of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam, which he had caused Israel to commit” (2 Kings 10:31). The last sentence was said of every king of Israel.
Judah: “He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father David had done. In everything he followed the example of his father Joash. The high places, however, were not removed; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there” (2 Kings 14:3-4).
This last sentence was said of Amaziah and his son, grandson, and great-grandson. Amaziah was one of the good kings of Judah. Hezekiah, his great-great-grandson, turned things around. “He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. He removed the high places, smashed the sacred stones and cut down the Asherah poles. He broke into pieces the bronze snake Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had been burning incense to it (It was called Nehushtan.)” (2 Kings 18:3-4).
Are we guilty of partial obedience, partial repentance, belief in a partial Savior who gives partial forgiveness?
If you are in the Moscow area, you are invited to attend my class on holiness. It meets Thursday evenings (including tonight) from 7-8 p.m. in the main lounge at Good Samaritan Village. We will be learning about full obedience to a full Savior.
Israel: “Yet Jehu was not careful to keep the law of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam, which he had caused Israel to commit” (2 Kings 10:31). The last sentence was said of every king of Israel.
Judah: “He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father David had done. In everything he followed the example of his father Joash. The high places, however, were not removed; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there” (2 Kings 14:3-4).
This last sentence was said of Amaziah and his son, grandson, and great-grandson. Amaziah was one of the good kings of Judah. Hezekiah, his great-great-grandson, turned things around. “He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. He removed the high places, smashed the sacred stones and cut down the Asherah poles. He broke into pieces the bronze snake Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had been burning incense to it (It was called Nehushtan.)” (2 Kings 18:3-4).
Are we guilty of partial obedience, partial repentance, belief in a partial Savior who gives partial forgiveness?
If you are in the Moscow area, you are invited to attend my class on holiness. It meets Thursday evenings (including tonight) from 7-8 p.m. in the main lounge at Good Samaritan Village. We will be learning about full obedience to a full Savior.
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