8-22-21 - Grappling With Grumblers
Following Jesus is perilous, but God is our deliver!
Part of Moses—Selfless Life, Selfless Leadership
August 19, 2021

Numbers 11-14

Peril Principle: When you grow in your intimacy with God, you make yourself

.

Truth behind the principle: Those who choose to walk closely with God become a

of the enemy (2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 5:8-9).

Our confidence in the face of the Peril Principle—”You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” —1 John 4:4

MOSES EXPERIENCED THE “PERIL PRINCIPLE”

The Peril of

– Ex. 11:1-16
The point when hearing the complaining of others makes you want to quit.

The Peril of

– Ex. 11:24-30
That point when seeds of jealousy in your heart tempt you to feel indispensable.

The Peril of being

– Ex. 12:1-9
That point when those closest to you turn on you.

The Peril of being

– Numbers 14:1-4
The point when people reject you and your leadership.

The Peril of

– Numbers 14:10-12
The point when rejection causes you to get defensive.

Pearls from the perils:

Being a Christian does not insure a

life.


Being a Christian is often .


Following God is always .