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Joshua 7:1-15Joshua 7:1-15

IntroductionIntroduction

Victory at JerichoVictory at Jericho•Did it God’s way, not their’sDid it God’s way, not their’s•His way works (Isaiah 55:8, 9)His way works (Isaiah 55:8, 9)

What happened at Ai?What happened at Ai?•Plain instructions (Joshua Plain instructions (Joshua

6:18, 19)6:18, 19)•Achan’s sin brought defeat Achan’s sin brought defeat

(Joshua 7:1, 5)(Joshua 7:1, 5)

Deadly Effects of CovetousnessDeadly Effects of Covetousness

Coveted something not his ownCoveted something not his own• Achan stole from GodAchan stole from God• Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11)Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11)

Remember Malachi’s question?Remember Malachi’s question?• Will a man rob God? (3:8-12)Will a man rob God? (3:8-12)• God blesses us (James 1:17)God blesses us (James 1:17)• Return some (1 Corinthians 16:1, 2)Return some (1 Corinthians 16:1, 2)

Deadly Effects of CovetousnessDeadly Effects of Covetousness

Could we be like Achan?Could we be like Achan?•Are we robbing God?Are we robbing God?•Do we return what we should?Do we return what we should?


Achan tried to hide his sinAchan tried to hide his sin•Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:1-11)Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:1-11)•Cain’s murder (Genesis 4:9, 10)Cain’s murder (Genesis 4:9, 10)•David’s sin (2 Samuel 12-14)David’s sin (2 Samuel 12-14)


God sees everythingGod sees everything•Lives are open (Hebrews 4:13)Lives are open (Hebrews 4:13)•Cannot fool God (Acts 5:4)Cannot fool God (Acts 5:4)•Sin cannot be hidden Sin cannot be hidden

(Ecclesiastes 12:14)(Ecclesiastes 12:14)•Revealed at judgment Revealed at judgment

(2 Corinthians 5:10)(2 Corinthians 5:10)


Do we try to cover up sin?Do we try to cover up sin?•Results in miseryResults in misery•Sin cannot be hiddenSin cannot be hidden•Must be confessed (Psalm 32)Must be confessed (Psalm 32)

Effect of Sin in The CampEffect of Sin in The Camp

Victory turned to defeat (Joshua Victory turned to defeat (Joshua 7)7)•God was angered (v. 1)God was angered (v. 1)•Should have been a simple task Should have been a simple task

(v. 3)(v. 3)•Their hearts melted and thirty six Their hearts melted and thirty six

died (v. 5)died (v. 5)


Sin must be removedSin must be removed•God’s people must be holy God’s people must be holy

(Romans 12:2; Titus 2:11-14)(Romans 12:2; Titus 2:11-14)•Sin is a reproach (1 Sin is a reproach (1

Corinthians 5:4-7, 13)Corinthians 5:4-7, 13)•Cannot be approved as long as Cannot be approved as long as

sin is tolerated sin is tolerated (Joshua 7:13; 2 Corinthians 2:9)(Joshua 7:13; 2 Corinthians 2:9)


Is there sin in the camp?Is there sin in the camp?•Some of it may be known only to Some of it may be known only to

God (1 Timothy 5:24)God (1 Timothy 5:24)•Hinders our efforts to teach the Hinders our efforts to teach the

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Prayer and Action Are NecessaryPrayer and Action Are Necessary

Prayer alone will not sufficePrayer alone will not suffice•Prayer is important (James 5:16)Prayer is important (James 5:16)•Pray without ceasing Pray without ceasing

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)(1 Thessalonians 5:17)•Prayer alone does not save Prayer alone does not save

(Acts 8:21, 22)(Acts 8:21, 22)


Joshua prayedJoshua prayed•Concerned about God’s nameConcerned about God’s name•He was told to quit praying and He was told to quit praying and

take action (Joshua 7:10-13)take action (Joshua 7:10-13)•Had to put away the wicked oneHad to put away the wicked one


We must learn this lessonWe must learn this lesson•Pray for one another oftenPray for one another often•However, action is necessary at However, action is necessary at

times (1 Corinthians 5:9)times (1 Corinthians 5:9)

ConclusionConclusion

The place of Achan’s death was The place of Achan’s death was Achor, meaning troubleAchor, meaning trouble

Are you in the Valley of Achor? Are you in the Valley of Achor? (Joshua 7:26)(Joshua 7:26)

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