Chapter 7 of Jacob is an interesting chapter. It appeared that Jacob was through writing in Chapter 6. Then he decided to put this very enlightening chapter in for us. Why? Because in our day we are seeing many “Sherem” type individuals – some up close and personal. They won't believe truth even though they have seen numerous witnesses of it. They speak nonsense and actually tempt God to prove them wrong. The principles of the gospel seem hard for them to live, so they spin their own reality and tell themselves there is either no God or that he loves all his children and will not cast them out forever but just scold them a little. This is very dangerous territory to be in, as is demonstrated in this chapter.
What do I learn from this chapter? How does it apply to me? I guess I need to watch out for the Sherems in my own life. They are more to be pitied than contended with. Love them in a Christ-like manner and the Lord will deal with them in his own way. I guess.
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