Hidden Sin

 Hidden Sin. Joshua 6:18. But you, keep yourselves from the accursed and devoted things, lest when you have devoted it (to destruction), you take of the accursed thing, and so make the camp of Israel accursed and trouble it. The Lord told the Israelites when the walls of Jericho come down don't take anything from within, but it's to be devoted to the Lord. We also read about how God's grace saved Rahab, the Harlot, and her house, who lived in the wall of the city. Joshua 7:1. But the Israelites committed a trespass in regard to the devoted things. Let's look at our lives. Do we have something hidden that the Lord has told us to not take or do. Maybe a pornography magazine, moves, drugs, or some old habit. This all starts at the heart.  Many of us hear the Word of God, but struggle to follow it. Achan and his sons heard God's instructions,but did not follow them. They took some of the things devoted to the Lord; they stole, lied, and hid it in their tent. All this brought defeat (accurse) to the entire camp of the Israelites. Maybe you're trying to hide something from the Lord. He sees all, and is here to help and guide us. However, if we want to have victory in this world over the devil, we have to get rid of that which is meant for destruction. It starts at our very hearts. Look God's grace saved Rahab, the Harlot. She hid nothing from God, her heart was open to the Lord, and nothing hidden. God sent The Holy Spirit to the Believer as our strength, guide, teacher, and comforter. He is our Helper in time of need. Walk in the Spirit and you will not gratify the flesh. John 14:18 I will not leave you as orphans (helpless); I will come back to you. Cry out to Jesus, seek His face, and He will help.