Preparing for Opposition – Selfishness
Pastor Malcolm
Nehemiah 5
February 21, 2021
Walkthrough of the Wall
- Called by God to complete a task – rebuild the wall
- Opposition arises by intimidation and discouragement
A New Opposition from Within –
Selfishness is the attitude that people exist to meet my agenda, wishes, and needs. Anything’s value is determined only considering the benefit to me
The Complaint (5:1-5)
- Overwhelming
- Crushing
- Oppressive
Satan uses
The Confrontation (5:6-13)
Understanding Righteous Anger:
- Concerned with God’s
- Grounded in God’s
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