Trust the Lord: More than Myself

The story of Achan in Joshua 7 demonstrates the far-reaching consequences of trusting our own wisdom instead of God's. When Achan disobeyed God by taking forbidden items from Jericho, his sin affected not only himself but his family, the entire Israelite community, and their testimony to surrounding nations. God provides resources to help us trust Him more: His presence and promises, His Word, and community with other believers. The gospel transforms this tragic story, showing how Jesus bore our sin as our substitute, offering forgiveness, cleansing, and restoration when we confess and repent.