Spiritual Intelligence: Altars

About this teaching

We are cautioned about the dangers of unknowingly entering into covenants with evil through participation in cults or witchcraft, highlighting the importance of knowledge for our protection and spiritual well-being. The sermon underscores the tragic reality that many are led astray due to a lack of understanding, drawing from Hosea 4:6 to illustrate how a deficit in knowledge can lead to destruction.

The sermon further explores the concept of altars, defining them as physical or spiritual places where covenants and contracts are enforced. Through the examination of biblical examples, we learn that altars serve as sites of sacrifice, encounters with God, and symbols of dedication and surrender. The sacrifice of Jesus on Calvary is highlighted as the ultimate altar that sealed the new covenant, offering us a path to new creation in Christ.

The sermon challenges us to consider our own altars of sacrifice—whether they are raised in worship and gratitude to God or if there are areas in our lives where we have unknowingly erected altars that do not honor Him. This message calls us to deepen our spiritual intelligence, to live lives marked by the Spirit rather than the flesh, and to recognize the power of our words and the significance of the altars we build in our walk with God. Through this understanding, we are equipped to navigate the spiritual realm with wisdom, discernment, and a commitment to fulfilling God's purpose for our lives.