Satan is jealous and envious of God.
The cause of Gods Jealousy
A. He created us - vs. 24, 32 - God, Judge, Creator
- People do not accept God because they don't want to be judged.
- Isaiah 43:1 - He created us - The Trinity
- God took the time to form us individually
B. He cleanses us - vs. 23
- Genesis 12-15 (Abraham doughts the path)
- God kept his covenant with Abraham.
- John 3 (we are condemned already when we are born.)
- God is jealous God because he forgives us of our sin and we run right to it... Again, again, and again.
- Isaiah 43:1b, 11, 14, 25.
C. He cares for us Isaiah 43:18-20
- GOD PROVIDES, not satan.
The competition for our affection.
A. The competition is inferior - Ex 20:3-5
- Pay attention to the Capital G in God, the lower g in god means other god's that are not higher than him he is the only one.
- God is omnission, omnipresent (everywhere) you can't fool God.
- Satan is out to destroy you, your marriage, your children...
- He is an expert at glimpse & glamour... Prov 6:27
The consequences of our unfaithful nest - James 4:4
A. On the Seducer - Nah 1:2
B. On the Saved - Ex 2:5
- (If you are giving to serve other gods, you hate him)
- You have to work and fight for your victory even if you are the 3rd, 4th generation.
- You don't need to be perfect just your compassion and you need to care.
God's compassion toward the repentant - vs. 29-31
- Hosea & Gomer Story
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