Beware of The Accursed Thing. Part [14] 06/01/2026 (Morning thought)

Joshua 7:12 Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies, but turned their backs before their enemies, because they were accursed: neither will I be with you any more, except you destroy the accursed from among you.

In studying the ramifications of this incident, within the context of current events we became startled as we read the exposition on the matter. When a dear leader digs in his or her heels in deliberate sin, and when there is no hint of repentance, or a change of heart, those folks under their jurisdiction may suffer, some more, some less. Thus, now, more than ever before, we need to pray, for we cannot afford to make the same mistake that Joshua made, in doing this or that without seeking direction and clearance from The Lord.

Take a good look at what is written, concerning the incident that took place as a result of the accursed thing being in the mids[Patriarchs & Prophets pp 497] For one man’s sin the displeasure of God will rest upon His church till the transgression is searched out and put away….. We didn’t have a problem with that statement, for it is to be expected in the context of the church, which has to bear the stamp and character of God, if we’re to expect God’s protecting care, and His victories to sustain us in spiritual warfare.

What gave us great pause for concern was the next statement, which moves the arena from the church, to a national or international level, for, according to the script, the accursed thing or an accursed person could also adversely affect entire nations not merely God’s people in churches…. [Signs of the Times April 21 1881 Par 17] The history of Achan teaches the solemn lesson, that for one man’s sin, the displeasure of God will rest upon a people or a nation till the transgression is searched out and punished.

Joshua 7:13 Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the Lord God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Beware of The Accursed Thing. Part [13] 06/01/2026 (Evening thought)

Joshua 7:11 Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff.

A grave responsibility rests upon individuals who try to cover up wrongs that can affect a congregation or a nation in negative ways. Maybe, just maybe, those individuals who lived in Achan’s tent, did not initially know of his plans to steal the accursed things from Jericho. But now that they know for sure, they must not try to cover up for Achan because if you see something, it is your positive duty to say something, especially if men are dying on the battlefield because of what he had done in stealing the accursed thing.

Achan’s wife and family members should first go to him and let him know of the wrongs committed, so that the curse may be lifted, and we hope that the father would have a change of heart and mind. But if he digs in his heels, every one of them should get dressed, and head over to Joshua’s door, and let him know of the evils Achan committed. It makes us shudder in our boots, as we think about it, but there is a moral duty resting upon Mrs. Achan, and all of her kids to snitch on the husband and father.

Would doing so drive a wedge between Achan, and his wife and family? It almost certainly would, but if they are not to be held culpable, that is what would be required and who knows, God might have shown them mercy, just as He once did with Rahab, when she saw something and said something.

Joshua 7:8 O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turns their backs before their enemies! 10 And the Lord said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face?

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!