Following the example of his father, Jehoiachin sinned against the Lord. 2 Kings 24:9
Every family has got its own dark history.Few exceptions here.Jehoiachin was unfortunate in the sense that his father was a bad leader who was known for abusing his people. He could have rejected his dad's ways ' and charted his own course.Instead he became "a chip of the old block" and incurred Gods wrath.
The Judgment
This is what the LORD says: ".... His life will amount to nothing." - Jeremiah 22:30
Whatever your family background or your choice of friends, you have to make your own commitment to God.You don't have to be an alcoholic because your father happens to be an alcoholic, or a gambler because your mum was a hopeless gambler and the other family members or friends are incurable gossipers.God is light and He has invited you to live in the light.Therefore choose right.Don't follow in Jehoiachin's footsteps.The old has gone, the new has come. You are a new creation in Christ.( 2 Cor 5:17)
As someone once said "We cannot avoid the crow from flying above our heads, but we can prevent it from building a nest on our heads"In this regard Pauls advice to the Christians at Corinth becomes all the more important."Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty". Live well, my friend and be guided by God's Spirit. GBY!
This is what the LORD says: ".... His life will amount to nothing." - Jeremiah 22:30
Whatever your family background or your choice of friends, you have to make your own commitment to God.You don't have to be an alcoholic because your father happens to be an alcoholic, or a gambler because your mum was a hopeless gambler and the other family members or friends are incurable gossipers.God is light and He has invited you to live in the light.Therefore choose right.Don't follow in Jehoiachin's footsteps.The old has gone, the new has come. You are a new creation in Christ.( 2 Cor 5:17)
As someone once said "We cannot avoid the crow from flying above our heads, but we can prevent it from building a nest on our heads"In this regard Pauls advice to the Christians at Corinth becomes all the more important."Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty". Live well, my friend and be guided by God's Spirit. GBY!
