Listen "Stop Pressing the Cable Box Button"
Episode Synopsis
Text if you need me? Prayer or just need encouragement…The heartbreaking legacy of Eli reveals a warning for all believers. Despite his prestigious position as Israel's high priest and Samuel's mentor, Eli's life ended in tragedy—not because he failed to recognize his sons' wickedness, but because he never moved beyond words to action.Drawing from 1 Samuel 2-4, I unpack how Eli's passive parenting style allowed his sons to desecrate the tabernacle through theft, bribery, and sexual immorality. When confronted with their sin, Eli merely offered verbal rebukes without consequences, ultimately leading to God's judgment against his entire household.This Biblical account resonated powerfully with my own parenting journey.The spiritual implications are profound. We often recognize sin in our lives or others', but stop short of taking corrective action. Whether we're parents, leaders, or simply managing our personal faith journey, God calls us beyond acknowledgment to decisive response. What "cable box buttons" are you pressing in your spiritual life? Subscribe now to continue our journey through 1 Samuel as we explore Samuel, Saul, Nathan, & David and more!Follow me on Substack for application questions & reflection on each episode. Share your comments Study of Ruth - Click Here Study of Judges - Click Here Study of Joshua - Click Here Download Birth of Jesus E-book Here - Scroll and download Click Here for Devotional LinkFollow Jessi Morgan on social:TikTok - @JessimorganfaithIG - @JessimorganfaithWebsite: www.jessimorganhome.com/devotionsContact: [email protected] Music by: prazkhanalSong: Whip
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