Summary
Using Joshua chapter 7, the sermon teaches that tolerating sin in the community provokes God's righteous anger—directed against sin, not people—and leads to the loss of covenant blessings; this reality points to the eternal seriousness of sin and the need for Christ's saving gift. When the people blamed God, He rebuked them and called them to self-examination rather than blame shifting. The proper response to revealed sin is not denial or accusation but appropriate, restorative church discipline that brings correction and renewal.
Key Points
- Text: Joshua chapter 7 shows the corporate impact of an individual decision
- God is angry when sin is tolerated in the church; His anger is against sin, not people
- Sin's consequences include the drying up of covenant blessings and have eternal significance, pointing to our need for Christ
- Joshua wrongly accused God; God rebuked him and called for self-examination rather than blame shifting
- When sin is revealed, God demands appropriate action in the right category
- Church discipline is a process of restoration, not mere punishment
- Process summarized: sin leads to God's anger, blessings are withheld, and appropriate restorative measures must follow to restore the community
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