Topic: Human Tradition
Text: II Kings 6:30-33

There are lots of evil practices in the world. Men and women are always ready to shift blames, as well as problems, to others. Our text, today, practically demonstrates how human beings are quick to transfer problems to others, especially the righteous. The king rent his clothes in sorrow and the people saw that he was wearing sackcloth under his dress. Wearing sackcloth among the Jews in those days was a sign of deep repentance and deep sorrow. However, the king’s wrath suddenly turned toward Elisha and he wanted his head. Meanwhile, as the king was sending his messengers to go and cut off Elisa’s head, Elisha was with the elders. The Holy Spirit ministered to Elisha about the king’s intention and when he told the elders, the messenger of the king was consequently detained. The king came and said the evil being witnessed was from the Lord and he saw no reason why he should wait any longer. This story is very interesting and full of beautiful lessons.

The first lesson is that another person’s problem will not become yours, no matter how hard the enemy tries. Psalm 125:3 says,” For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.” Whenever there is a problem, it is common for people to look for someone to transfer it to. If anything should happen to you, people are quick to say it is because you are born again. Two, you must not accept the devil’s load. Satan is wont to present his load to you but it is your duty to reject it. Many of us have received the devil’s load. We have to give him back today. Return the load of sickness that the devil has given you. In Isaiah 54:17, the Bible says we should condemn every tongue that rises against us in judgment.

The book of Isaiah 54:17 says “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servant of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.” Do not allow anyone to shift his or her problems to you. Reject whatever the devil offers and accept God’s good plan and purpose for you.

Memory Verse: psalms 125:3 - “For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; less the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.”