Joshua 7 Part 1: The Lure of Secret Sin

 

I was reading my Bible today in Joshua about Achan and how his sin, though secret, was exposed and had serious consequences.  I hope this series of lessons on “Secret Sin” will challenge us examine our hearts for secret sins and confess them to God.

In Joshua 7, Israel had just won a great victory at Jericho. The walls fell down.  Rahab was delivered, and Joshua’s fame is noised throughout all the country.  

“But” there was sin in the camp.  After a great victory is often when the Devil will try his hardest to tempt us.  In the midst of a great victory, Satan can put the seed of sin that will destroy You.

The Lure of Secret Sin

  • Secret sin allows us to sin and no one will know. (7:2)
    • Israel went up like nothing had happened. (2-3)
    • The Bible tells us that Achan saw it, took it and hid it. (7:21)
      • Seeing it was not wrong.
      • Coveting it was wrong.
      • Covetousness led to taking.
      • Our sinful thoughts will eventually lead to sinful actions.
  • Secreit sin makes the false claim that it can be hid. (7:11)
    • Achan brought sin into his home.
    • He brought the cursed thing home.
    • It would be a curse that would destroy his family.
    • The thing that he thought would bring him so much pleasure would be the cause of great suffering and destruction.
  • Secret sins are made sweet by the lies of Satan and the nature of the sin. (Proverbs 9:17-18, Prov 20:17)
    • The Devil tells us that it is just a robe, 200 shekels of silver, a wedge of gold (50 shekels).  Not much.  Not a lot.  Go ahead.  No one will know.  Nothing in comparison to all that is there.
    • He will say, “You have served God and followed God.  You have given a lot.  You deserve a little bit of pleasure and enjoyment.”
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About Travis Snode

Travis and his wife Teri have been serving the Lord in the United Kingdom since 2004, teaching the Bible and starting churches. They have three wonderful children and are sent out of Vision Baptist Church in Alpharetta, GA.

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  2. wagardner says:

    Good stuff. I enjoyed this post and thank God for how He is working in your life and bringing truths to you

  3. Travis Snode says:

    Thank you for your encouragement, Pastor Gardner. Thank you for being a tremendous mentor and example to me.

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