Judges 9:2. “Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the men of Shechem, whether is better for you, either that all the sons of Jerubbaal, which are threescore and ten persons reign over you, or that one reign over you? Remember also that I am your bone and your flesh.” CONFUSION. A humble man is used of God – Through him many are blessed. He is a father of many but is not satisfied at home – He strays from God’s leading – he sins – He creates confusion.
He becomes concerned with getting rich – He is snared by a counterfeit god. After his death his family is divided – An idol of mixture between true and false becomes a god. Confusion reigns.
A divided family is a snare to many – people choose sides Craftiness wins over fickle hearts.
False words and evil, vain persons go together – Seventy men of one family die in one place. Confusion kills.
The result of confusion leads to bitterness – Bitterness takes deep roots that defile many. Defiled minds take sides against integrity – Hundreds die as a result of one man’s confusion. Confusion multiplies.
Plotting increases near and far – Jealousy eats as does a canker – Bold, bragging words deceive many – Communities and cities become enemies. Confusion spreads.
What started when a humble man became proud; Divided his family and brought death – Caused cities to take sides – Created enemies out of patriots. Confusion wins.
“It is everywhere, Lord God, in business, in government, in churches, in homes, in families – even in marriages. Confusion seems to be impossible to stop or even slow down. Please, O God, here in this place where we are preaching, and in every place we will go in the weeks to come – keep us from causing any confusion and help us to eliminate any confusion that might already be there. The opinions of men that are not based on Thy Word, really create confusion that hinder Thy work. Help me to be ready, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”