The Adulterated Gospel

We are examining a passage which details the “high places” of Christian Apostasy. Out text is describing NOT the events surrounding the downfall of Hophni and Phinehas — two individuals who clearly did not know the Lord; RATHER this passage is God's exhortation to Eli — a genuine believer who loved not only the Lord, but also at times his own sin. Thus this stands as an exhortation to the body of Christ to be spiritually vigilant.

As it details the attributes of apostasy we not only are prepared for Eli's downfall as it is recorded in chapter 4 but also we learn how apostasy is manifested in the life of the child of God. Thus it allows us to discover the staging grounds which lead to defection in our walks with Christ. And it identifies the “high places” which serve as the genesis of infidelity in our walks with Christ.

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