Judges: Self Rule Leads to Self Destruction

Who’s the ruler of your life? The Bible points to only two possible answers: God or self.

The book of Judges warns us about the dangers of self-rule. Again and again, we see God’s people try to rule their lives through idolatry, passivity, fear, and corruption. Their example proves that our lives will eventually unravel when we trust ourselves instead of God.

Many of us are prone to that same self-reliance, but God remains faithful and patient. As we walk through this Old Testament book, we’ll see that it ultimately points to a Savior who redeems our lives when we trust in Him.