Nehemiah #10 - Intolerance

Tolerance can look gracious while quietly making room for sin. In Nehemiah 13, a priest gives Tobiah, an opponent of Jerusalem’s rebuilding, a temple storeroom that should hold offerings for worship. God’s word identifies the compromise, and Nehemiah removes Tobiah’s goods, restores the offerings and workers, and prays for God to remember Nehemiah’s faithful service. Anger at sin must not become self-righteousness; it begins with personal repentance, stays focused on God, and acts in love rather than remaining neutral. Bible Reference: Nehemiah 13:1–14 Preacher: KJ Tromp