Genesis 10-11Following on from the reference to
Babylon in 10:10, we have, in chapter 11, the story of "the Tower of
Babel".
"This is only the beginning of what they will do; and nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible to them" (11:6). What can we say about the world today, as men 'play
God', taking the issues of life and death into their own hands? We need to remember that God is
the Creator and we are His creatures. We dare not assume an
authority which does not belong to us. God is left out by man who sees himself as the be-all and end-all, man who does things his way, man who seeks his own glory rather than God's glory. We must ask, "Does this
glorify God or man? Does this show the love of
God or the 'couldn't care less' attitude of godless man?" We must ask concerning ourselves: "Am I getting caught up in a secular, materialistic, godless way of thinking? Am I seeking to bring Christian values to bear on social concerns?"
What does
God think about our godless society? It's all there in the 'Tower of
Babel' story. It's still true today. * Nothing is hidden from
God. He sees all that's going on. We cannot leave
God out, no matter how much we might like to. *
God sees man, and He is not pleased.
Sin brings judgment. *
God allows man to do his own thing, but this leads to confusion. Nobody knows what to think. Everyone does what they feel like doing. There is a desperate need for authoritative
teaching from
God's Word. * The saving purpose of
God is not withdrawn. Look on to 12:1-3. Look further on to
Jesus Christ, the fulfilment of this prophecy.