The Babylinish Garment & the Golden Wedge

Summary

The sermon reflects on the story of Achan from the book of Joshua, emphasizing how sin begins with seeing, coveting, taking, and hiding, illustrating the progression of temptation and disobedience. The preacher warns against the dangers of coveting material things and stresses the importance of genuine confession and repentance, contrasting Achan's sincere confession with Judas and Pharaoh's insincere ones. The message encourages contentment with God's provision and staying close to the altar of God rather than pursuing worldly gains. It also highlights the significance of confessing sins to God and those we have wronged, rather than to intermediaries.