Moral Uprightness
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Nehemiah 5:14–19 (KJV 1900)
14 Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.
15 But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.
16 Yea also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.
17 Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, besides those that came unto us from among the heathen that are about us.
18 Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people.
19 Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.
14 Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor. 15 But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God. 16 Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work. 17 Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, beside those that came unto us from among the heathen that are about us. 18 Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people. 19 Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.
Nehemiah’s Perspective
Nehemiah’s Perspective
Based upon compassion
Proverbs 19:17 (KJV 1900)
17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; And that which he hath given will he pay him again.
17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; And that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Psalm 41:1–8 (KJV 1900)
1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
2 The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; And he shall be blessed upon the earth: And thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
3 The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: Thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.
4 I said, Lord, be merciful unto me: Heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.
5 Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?
6 And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: His heart gathereth iniquity to itself; When he goeth abroad, he telleth it.
7 All that hate me whisper together against me: Against me do they devise my hurt.
8 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: And now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.
1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. 2 The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; And he shall be blessed upon the earth: And thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. 3 The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: Thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness. 4 I said, Lord, be merciful unto me: Heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. 5 Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish? 6 And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: His heart gathereth iniquity to itself; When he goeth abroad, he telleth it. 7 All that hate me whisper together against me: Against me do they devise my hurt. 8 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: And now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.
Not on greed
forty shekels of silver (1 lb of silver)
“The Fear Of God Will Develop Compassion”
Jude 22–23 (KJV 1900)
22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:
23 and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: 23 and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
Matthew 20:34 (KJV 1900)
34 So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.
34 So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.
Jesus’ desire is that you would be eternally reconciled to the Father through Him.
“most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” - Abraham Lincoln
G. Curtis Jones, 1000 Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1986), 214.
Romans 15:13 (KJV 1900)
13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Nehemiah’s Priority
Nehemiah’s Priority
Nehemiah, like Jesus had a satisfaction in glorifying God by doing the work God called him to do.
John 4:34 (KJV 1900)
34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
Jesus finished the Father’s work when He died on the cross.
John 19:30 (KJV 1900)
30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
1 Corinthians 6:9–11 (KJV 1900)
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
1000 Illustrations for Preaching & Teaching (Politician and Prophet)
Professor Roland H. Bainton reminds us that substantial social change is slow. In Yesterday, Today, and What Next? (Augsburg, 1978), the eminent historian cited the conflict and companionship that existed between the statesman/politician William Pitt and the prophet/philanthropist/abolitionist William Wilberforce. The issue? The abolition of slave trade and slavery itself in the British Empire. The men were good friends. Both desired the abolition of slavery. Pitt was prime minister, Wilberforce a member of Parliament. Wilberforce resolved to make slavery the consuming cause of his life. Pitt could not, of course, make it a top priority at every session and remain prime minister. Duels between the giants continued. When nearing death in 1833, Wilberforce received word the House voted to abolish slavery. “Thank God,” he said, “that I have lived to witness the day in which England is willing to give twenty million sterling for the abolition of slavery.”The ruler and the prophet were frequently at odds over policy, but each worked in his own manner to achieve common objectives. Through the years of confrontation and challenge, their friendship was not ruptured. And fittingly enough, Wilberforce and Pitt lie side by side in Westminster Abbey.
This desire is extended into the company he choses to keep.
Jews
Rulers
Heathen
John 3:16 (KJV 1900)
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Nehemiah’s Prayer
Nehemiah’s Prayer
Remember me.
Remember me.
Psalm 139:1–3 (KJV 1900)
1 O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.
2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, Thou understandest my thought afar off.
3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, And art acquainted with all my ways.
1 O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. 2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, Thou understandest my thought afar off. 3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, And art acquainted with all my ways.
Matthew 12:36 (KJV 1900)
36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Colossians 1:14 (KJV 1900)
14 in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: