Compromise

O.T. 1060 "Compromise"
Sept. 13,2017
Nehemiah 6

LET IT GLOW

The wall around Jerusalem was almost completed, only the gates had to be hung. Nehemiah's opposition had failed previously, but they were not done. If the wall was done, then their enemies could not defeat them. The Jews could become a powerful empire in the world. It was the same 3 conniving rulers that schemed against God's servants.

Three schemes included:
1. Compromise, cooperation with worldly unbelievers (v. 1-4)
2. Slander, rumor, lies. (v. 5-9)
3. Acting cowardly and disobeying God. (v. 10-14)

So 4 letters were sent to Nehemiah trying to get him to meet with them in Ono, a city 20 miles from Jerusalem. Each time he replied that he could not leave the work unsupvised and suggesting they meet in Jerusalem. Nehemiah suspected foul play. His enemies had a plot to kill Nehemiah. He had discernment and wisdom.

So many times believers compromise engaging in immorality, stealing, cheating, alcohol and drugs, join the crowd, and even unlawful behavior.
Are we aware that such can destroy our testimony?

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:2

LET IT GLOW

The fifth time Nehemiah's enemies sent an unsealed letter to him so others would read it and spread lies. He was accused of plotting a rebellion to set himself up as king. Sanballat threatened to notify the king of this.
Nehemiah's response was to deny the slander. He boldly charged the enemy of lying and deception. He prayed for strength because he knew the enemy was using intimidation to stop the work.

Lie not one to another, seeing that he have put off the old man with his deeds. Colossians 3:9

Are we discerning and wise in or responses?

LET IT Go

Pray for discernment.
Avoid compromise with unbelievers.