1Sa 3:13 | KingComments | STEP | God reveals His thoughts to those who have an obedient mind and do not think highly of themselves. He reveals them “to infants” ( ). The revelation Samuel receives comes at a time when Israel is at a low point in its history. God must let come the judgment on priesthood. At the same time with Samuel a new period for Israel starts. Judgment not only comes on the sons, but also on Eli and his house. The judgment is final. They have sinned consciously and willingly and there is no sacrifice for that. The message the LORD has concerning Eli and his house will strike deep and resonate for a long time. Eli is blamed for not having done anything about evil, even though he has seen it. Seeing and knowing evil and not acting against it, when the responsibility lies there, is as bad as committing it yourself. This can be applied to believers who remain part of a church where sin is not judged. One can raise the voice, but if nothing happens, one is guilty of maintaining evil if one stays there. If evil is not judged, one must leave.

‏ 1 Samuel 3:13

The Judgment on Eli and His House

God reveals His thoughts to those who have an obedient mind and do not think highly of themselves. He reveals them “to infants” (Mt 11:25). The revelation Samuel receives comes at a time when Israel is at a low point in its history. God must let come the judgment on priesthood. At the same time with Samuel a new period for Israel starts. Judgment not only comes on the sons, but also on Eli and his house. The judgment is final. They have sinned consciously and willingly and there is no sacrifice for that.

The message the LORD has concerning Eli and his house will strike deep and resonate for a long time. Eli is blamed for not having done anything about evil, even though he has seen it. Seeing and knowing evil and not acting against it, when the responsibility lies there, is as bad as committing it yourself. This can be applied to believers who remain part of a church where sin is not judged. One can raise the voice, but if nothing happens, one is guilty of maintaining evil if one stays there. If evil is not judged, one must leave.