Ditto Calves

 

We often disregard the fact that our sin can have long lasting consequences.  Even after we have repented and turned away from a sin, it can come back to haunt us.  That is why it is so important to really focus on following God with all our heart. 

In the book of 1 Kings we see a ghost of Aaron’s sin come back to haunt him.  Though Aaron is long deceased, his sin carried on into many generations.

1 Kings 12:28-31 tells us that King Jeroboam built 2 golden calves.  He then told the Israelites to worship these calves that “brought them out of Egypt!” And then he appointed priest from every clan ignoring that only Levites were to hold that position. 

This shocked me.  Then it amazed me further to know that the Israelites did it!  Hook, line and sinker. Had they wondered so far from God that they did not know this was majorly wrong.  It is amazing how stupid we can be with it right there in front of you!

What you focus your time, energy and money will reveal your God.  I just think that if the Israelites had kept there hearts steadfast on God, they would have instantly known the calves to be idolatry.  And even when the king used the phrase, “brought you out of Egypt”that should have sounded off a big alarm.  But no, they had wondered so far away from the One True God, they didn’t even know what He looked like.

This is sad.  I can imagine that Aaron would be distraught had he been alive to know that his sin caused once again for Israel to stray into wicked idolatry.

This is a clear lesson to remember that our actions do matter.  What we do affects those around us now and possible for years to come.  Was Aaron forgiven, YES!  But the consequences of his sin was far reaching.

Remember, your actions, show what you worship.  Perhaps, your most worshiped idol is yourself and having your way.  May God melt your golden calves so that He is clearly known!

"You shall have no other gods before me.
"You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.
  You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me,
but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. 

Exodus 20:3-6