Under Gods Command
Joshua 7:01 But the Israelites acted unfaithfully in regard to the devoted things, Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zimri, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them, So the LORD’s anger burned against Israel.
The devoted things refer to all the clothing, cattle, and other plunder that God said Israel should destroy when they conquered Jericho. It was not that they found a good use for something that was going to be thrown out anyway. This was a serious offense because it was in direct defiance to an explicit command of God.
Notice the results of Achan’s sin:
1. Many men died (7-5)
2. Israel’s army melted in fear (7-5)
3. Joshua questioned God (7:7-9)
4. God threatened to withdraw his presence from the people (7:12)
5. Achan and his family had to be destroyed (7:24-26)
When Israel eliminated the sin from their community, these were the results:
1. God’s encouragement (8:1)
2. God’s presence in battle (8:1)
3. God’s guidance and promise of victory (8:2)
4. God’s permission to keep the plunder and livestock from the battle for themselves (8-2)
Throughout Israel’s history, blessing came when the people got rid of their sin. We will also experience blessings when we turn from sin and follow God’s plan wholeheartedly.
Under Gods command 