Saying It's Too Hard to Serve the Lord
Many people have the wrong attitude toward God and His commands for us. They hear what the Bible says, or they even read it for themselves, and they think that it would be too hard to serve the Lord. They don't want to put any effort into doing what God wants us all to do. Therefore, they simply reject the Lord or ignore Him and His commands for them. If they would have the right attitude, it would make a huge difference in their lives. This is true for believers and do non-Christians, as well. The Jewish people in the days of the prophet Malachi had this problem in the worst way. (Malachi 1:13) "You say, 'It's too hard to serve the Lord, and turn up your noses at my commands,' says the Lord of Heaven's Armies. Think of it, animals that are stolen and crippled and sick are being presented as offerings. 'Should I accept from you such offerings as these?' asks the Lord" They were not committed to the Lord enough to follow His commands completely, so...