SF510 - BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU TOUCH (2 Samuel 6 6-7)
SF510
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU TOUCH
2 Samuel 6:6-7
INTRODUCTION
Scriptural Background
David is consolidating his power
The Ark had been in Kirajath-Jearim for 80 years
Contemporary Background
We live in the convenience age
We are motivated by two basic needs...
The need to be comfortable
The need to be satisfied
Spiritual Danger
We have a tendency of approaching God like the world...
THE DANGER OF SELF-CENTERED SERVICE
“What happens when we decide to serve God our way...”
God Demands Prayer... We Prefer Plans
David had a great plan (1 Chronicles 13:1-4)
He involved key leaders (1)
He included all the people (4)
He intended to do a good thing (3)
God had a greater priority (1 Chronicles 15:13)
God wants us to pray so we can come to know Him.
God is more interested in who you are that what you are doing for Him.
God Demands Obedience... We Prefer Performance
David planned a great parade (2 Samuel 6:3-5)
“New cart” = this was the world’s way (1 Samuel 6)
“With all their might” = They worked hard!
God had a prescribed procedure (1 Chronicles 15:14-15)
“In accordance with the word of the Lord” (Exodus 25:14)
God Demands Purity... We Prefer Excuses
Uzzah was a good guy with dirty hands (2 Samuel 6:6-7)
He did the best he could.
He meant well.
He was just trying to help.
God is serious about His requirements (1 Chronicles 15:11-12)
“Consecrate” = to dedicate, to purify
Psalm 24:3,4
Clean hands - our walk
Pure heart - our ways
Does not lift... - our worship
Swear by... - our witness
THE DELIGHT OF SELF-DENYING SURRENDER
“What happens when we surrender to God completely”
(Luke 9:23) Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
God is Feared (2 Samuel 6:9)
Most of us fear Satan more than God
God is Praised (1 Chronicles 16:36)
God’s People are Blessed (1 Chronicles 16:2)
God’s Purposes are Accomplished (1 Chronicles 16:37-42)
Pastoral ministry (37-38)
Priestly ministry (39-40)
Praise ministry (41-42)
APPLICATION
How are you serving?
Be careful what you touch...
Don’t lay unclean hands on the things of God
Don’t lay an uncommitted life on the altar of God
If you serve... Serve...
Honestly
Humbly
Faithfully
Fully!