2nd Chronicles 25:20. “But Amaziah would not hear; for it came of God, that he might deliver them into the hand of their enemies, because they sought after the gods of Edom.” WOULD NOT HEAR.
Ambition can be a problem when it takes control of the mind. It has a tendency to think it can conquer all, and every mountain can climb. When it gets started on the wrong track it is very hard to stop – Because ambition is convinced in every battle it will come out on top.
Confidence too can bring one down, when it is confidence in one’s self. We are sure our plans are right and we don’t stop to ask for God’s help. There is a plan laid out, and in our pride of self, we intend to get our own way – And forget that without faith, it is impossible to please God; there’s a price we will have to pay.
When one has money, it makes us kind of deaf to warnings from other voices. The money influences us to trust in riches and on that basis make our choices. It is true that money has a way of influencing others so they’ll do what we say. But those who pay attention to money’s siren call live only for today.
Being impressed by what you see in the religious activities of the world –
Makes one not listen to God’s still small voice, when popularity around you swirls. Loud music in the guise of praise to God and attractive programs that impress – Can make one deaf to salvation by grace alone, and think its great numbers God can bless.
Even when an enemy gives warnings that you are about to step way out of line – The one who will not hear and seems not to fear, shortly thereafter will find That we should not ignore signs of coming disaster that will fall on us when We only listen to the sounds in our head and don’t listen to some other men.
It is a sad commentary on every Tom, Dick and Harry who turns a deaf ear to God – That they have ignored the voice of the Lord by not listening when they should. There is no way to win when we allow sin to turn us from the way that is right. To continue on that path will ensure God’s wrath, and we will lose every battle we fight.
“Lord God, I hear Thy voice. I really do: and I thank Thee for speaking on every page of the Bible. I thank Thee for giving applications based on Thy Word that come to my mind when I have to make decisions. I praise Thee for giving me ears to hear. Now I pray Thee to give me the will and understanding to act on Thy will. Please keep me in tune with the sound of Thy voice and the knowledge of Thy wisdom. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”