Listen "When loss is gain"
Episode Synopsis
And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, **The LORD is able to give thee much more than this.** (2 Chronicles 25:9) *1/ The sin of joining with the ungodly as if we were one with them. 2/ A needful loss, not a waste. 3/ A victory gained by obedience to God. 4/ The solemn evidence of a heart not fully with the Lord.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon centers on the profound truth that true obedience to God often requires costly surrender, as illustrated through the story of King Amaziah, who, though initially righteous, failed to maintain a wholehearted devotion to the Lord. It emphasizes the danger of compromising with the ungodly—whether through alliances, shared ventures, or spiritual compromise—highlighting that such unions, even when seemingly practical, undermine spiritual integrity and invite divine judgment. The message affirms that apparent losses, such as Amaziah's wasted payment to Israel's army, are not true waste but divine opportunities for growth, as God promises to provide far more than what is sacrificed for His sake. Even in partial obedience, God grants victory, yet the ultimate test lies in the heart's allegiance; when Amaziah brought the gods of Seir into Judah, he revealed a heart not fully committed, demonstrating that outward success without inward faith is hollow. True gain is found not in worldly possessions, but in eternal blessings, spiritual obedience, and the assurance of divine provision for those who follow Him wholeheartedly.
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