TOO MUCH 2: Dealing with Contempt and Wrath

Contempt and Wrath are reactionary emotional states that one feels as a result of the actions of another. These are not works of the flesh but are the feeling one gets after the observation of someone who displays behavior that opposes a certain system or government. Contempt and Wrath arise. Where does it come from? It emerges from disorder. However, if contempt and wrath emerge when something is functioning properly, we must question why I feel this way. Korah of Levi & Dathan and Abiram (cousins) of Reuben Inspired a rebellion against Moses and Aaron and were in confederation with 250 Princes of Israel (Districts). Whatever work God gave you it is for you. Others may look at what God gave you to do and pass judgment. Organizational skills are at an optimal level and your propensity to collapse is less than average. You have been prepared to do what God wants you to do. Some may decide to arise against the Leadership God selected. Above all Moses was Faithful (his epitaph). He spoke fluent Egyptian and understand how the royals behaved (he was an insider at one time). He was astute in how to navigate desert terrain. He was among the few who survived an entire generation while en route to Canaan. Most importantly he had Faith under pressure while stuck between a rock and a hard place while the Red Sea was ahead, and an army was approaching rapidly at his back. Q: What should be our response when others talk about you or your efforts your dream and your work? We should do as Moses did. "He fell upon his face" implies that he sought God. Sometimes your opposition comes from the most unlikely places. People don’t expect to be hurt in the church, but we do. People don’t expect to get sick in the hospital, but we did. People don’t expect to be free while in prison, but I was. People don’t expect to receive lessons from children, but we do. THE LORD WILL SHOW WHO ARE HIS AND WHO IS HOLY God gives you a game plan. For all your experiences your faithfulness and being faithful to the call of God. God calls us to separate ourselves. Or receive the fate of those who are due to judgment from God. The sons of Reuben who opposed showing TOO MUCH anger towards Moses and Aaron were consumed by an earthquake. The Sons of Levi who showed leadership TOO MUCH contempt was consumed by fire after offering incense before a Holy God. The Lord will show who is his and who is holy. Motives: Wrath is not a work of the flesh, but its manifestation causes destruction. TOO MUCH 2 | OCT 9, 2022, | BEREA COGIC | PASTOR REGINALD BOSWELL | S. 13 E. 1