This sermon concludes our series on the book of Judges. The reading from Judges starts with the sin against the Levite's concubine and then a war between the tribe of Benjamin and the other Israelites. There was no king at this time in Isreal and each person did whatever they thought was right.

Left to our own hearts we will live vile and ungodly lives. So be thankful for God's mercy who sent us Jesus to save us from ourselves. Choose to follow the Lord, ask for forgiveness, strive to be like Jesus and walk in the Spirit.

Today we hear the story of Micah who created is how style of worship and found his own priest, a homeless Levite. The tribe of Dan was seeking land, they stole the Levite priest from Micah and the land.

We learn from this story that we must not choose to make our own idols, religion or expectations for living. We should desire God's will, God's work, and God's purpose for our lives.

Do you strive to be like Jesus as ou walk in the Spirit? How closely do you walk according to the Scriptures? How does God and His Word impact your living?

Today we hear the end of the story of Samson. God was gracious over and over to Samson, but he was too entrenched in his fleshly desires, ignoring God and chasing what he wanted.

We need to heed the warning from Samson's story. We need to guard ourselves from our fleshly desires. Put on Christ and decide everyday that you're going to live for Christ. Make choices that keep you from giving in to your desires that will pull you away from God.