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Nehemiah - Part 5
Joshua Daniel
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Joshua Daniel

Nehemiah - Part 5

Joshua Daniel warns against the subtle deceptions that lead believers to complacency and self-judgment, emphasizing the necessity of upholding God's law and seeking true liberty in Him rather than worldly pursuits.
This sermon addresses the subtle deceptions that lead people to be content with their faith and love, causing them to act as final judges and drive out the Holy Spirit. It highlights the consequences of disobeying God's law and the prevalence of crime and immorality in modern cities due to a lack of respect for God's laws. The importance of upholding the Ten Commandments as the norm for understanding sin and the need for true liberty found in God rather than material pursuits are emphasized.

Full Transcript

You know, the present deceptions seem to be so subtle, people are satisfied with their religion, satisfied with their faith, satisfied with their love, they begin to evaluate things as though they are the final judges. That means, they have driven out the Holy Spirit. My dear friend, that becomes the inevitable condition of those that disobey the law of God. Listen, in most of our modern cities today, oh, don't attempt to walk in the heart of the city late in the night. You see, I finish my meetings late at night, and sometimes I've lost my bus, I've walked long distances. People have warned me. In the big cities of Europe and other countries like America, oh, you will lose your briefcase, you will be set upon. As for a girl, some of the universities keep the lights along their footpaths burning all through the night. Why? Rape is one of the big crimes. High education alongside with a low licentious life nobody is able to find a solution for this. In a few places, there are those who respect the laws of God. You know, when you talk about the law, you begin by talking about the Ten Commandments. You dare not go lower than that. Why the law is the norm is the knowledge of sin. I have met people who have said to me, I don't even know that this is sin. I was shocked when in the presence of his wife, a young man said, my wife did not know that adultery was sin. And this was of all places in America. Of course, in India there are a lot of places you can find a lot of people like that. China, Japan, they never had the basic Ten Commandments. But it is amazing that everybody loves liberty. In the family, children say, hey, I want liberty. These libertarians do not want God at all. Mr. Abraham Lincoln, the famous President of the United States, he wanted, in God we trust. On every coin, how has this turned today? In money we trust. My dear friends, the increase in the national debt of America, 15 billion every month. A huge sum. We want freedom. We want any product in any part of the world accessible here on our shelves. If we can't afford it, we'll borrow the money. So, anyway, this borrowing has grown into such a mountain of debt servicing the interest of that debt accounts for 8% of the national debt. 8% of the national budget. And all the leeches go and get hold of America. Oh, what shall I get out of this place? I'll get some dollars and build a house somewhere, in my native village. Look at that. Now, you can't be leeches. A Christian can never be a leech. What shall I get? What shall I give? How shall I lift? Let me tell you.

Sermon Outline

  1. I. The Danger of Deception in Faith
    • Believers becoming self-satisfied and final judges
    • Driving out the Holy Spirit through disobedience
    • Consequences of ignoring God's law
  2. II. The Moral Decline in Modern Cities
    • Increase in crime and immorality
    • Lack of respect for God's laws
    • Examples from cities worldwide
  3. III. The Importance of Upholding the Ten Commandments
    • The law as the norm for understanding sin
    • Ignorance of sin even among believers
    • The Ten Commandments as foundational
  4. IV. True Liberty Versus Material Pursuits
    • The desire for liberty without God
    • The dangers of debt and materialism
    • Christian responsibility to give and serve

Key Quotes

“You know, the present deceptions seem to be so subtle, people are satisfied with their religion, satisfied with their faith, satisfied with their love, they begin to evaluate things as though they are the final judges.” — Joshua Daniel
“When you talk about the law, you begin by talking about the Ten Commandments. You dare not go lower than that.” — Joshua Daniel
“A Christian can never be a leech. What shall I get? What shall I give? How shall I lift?” — Joshua Daniel

Application Points

  • Examine your heart for complacency and ensure you are not judging others as the final authority.
  • Commit to studying and upholding God's law, starting with the Ten Commandments.
  • Reject materialism and debt, seeking true freedom and service through Christ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main deception Joshua Daniel warns about?
He warns about believers becoming complacent and self-righteous, effectively driving out the Holy Spirit by disobeying God's law.
Why does the sermon emphasize the Ten Commandments?
Because the Ten Commandments serve as the foundational norm for understanding sin and God's law.
How does materialism relate to spiritual liberty in the sermon?
Materialism and debt are contrasted with true liberty, which is found only in God, not in worldly possessions.
What examples does the speaker give about moral decline?
He cites crime rates, immorality in cities, and ignorance of sin even among educated people as evidence of moral decline.
What is the Christian's role according to this sermon?
Christians should avoid selfishness, not be 'leeches,' and focus on giving, serving, and upholding God's law.

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