zach pippin

Numbers 25:10-11
And the LORD said to Moses, “Phinehas the son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, has turned back my wrath from the people of Israel, in that he was jealous with my jealousy among them, so that I did not consume the people of Israel in my jealousy.”

Everyone knows the story of  Noah. He was the one righteous man during his day. Because of this he, and consequently the whole human race, was spared. Phinehas is a lesser know Biblical figure. But he was also one man that made a huge difference. Because of Phinehas’ actions God spared the entire nation of Israel. Had it not been for him this text suggests that God would have destroyed the people.

Let this be a reminder to us to have integrity. Integrity has been defined as doing what is right when nobody is watching. I believe it is also doing what’s right when everyone is watching, but not doing right themselves.Often times when this is the case they seek to pull you down to their level.

To those of you who may feel like a lone soul striving to obey God in the midst of people trying to get you to do the opposite, do not be dismayed. Keep it up. God is watching, and you never know how He might use you if you have the willingness to serve Him.