Esther 5:9 KJV
Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai.
Mordecai had every reason in the world to stand before Haman.
• Everyone else was doing it
• Haman was a high government official
• It is obvious that the king respected Haman a huge amount
• He was in a strange country and subject to him
Yet Haman recognized how important it is to keep worship where it belongs which is to God. It is no joking matter to bow before a man.
The three Hebrews risked their lives rather than worshiping that which is false.
Mordecai risked not only his own life but that of God's own people. And that after his refusal to bow had already led to judgment pronounced against them.
Don't let yourself be moved to man worship. Whatever the cost, refuse to participate in such idolatry.
Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai.
Mordecai had every reason in the world to stand before Haman.
• Everyone else was doing it
• Haman was a high government official
• It is obvious that the king respected Haman a huge amount
• He was in a strange country and subject to him
Yet Haman recognized how important it is to keep worship where it belongs which is to God. It is no joking matter to bow before a man.
The three Hebrews risked their lives rather than worshiping that which is false.
Mordecai risked not only his own life but that of God's own people. And that after his refusal to bow had already led to judgment pronounced against them.
Don't let yourself be moved to man worship. Whatever the cost, refuse to participate in such idolatry.
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