1/16/17 – Genesis 6:1-8

“Heartbroken”

Have you ever did something that afterwards you were heartbroken over after you realized, I should have never done that? Or, I can’t believe that the one that I love did that?

I met with a lady last night that was heartbroken over a child. He exact words, “my child’s heart is not just hard, it is evil.” That Is Heartbrokenness. I cried and prayed with this dear lady because I care genuinely about her child as well.

So imagine her heart. Knowing that flesh of her own flesh has brought about devastating heartbrokenness. That is what is taking place in Genesis 6.

A few things that God showed me this morning.

1. Man’s Heart is Evil – v.5

Not only is man’s heart evil. The longer it is left unchecked the more evil it grows. The bible is clear that all of sin comes from an evil heart.

Matthew 15:18-19 – ¹⁸ But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person. ¹⁹ For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.

2. An Evil Heart brings about Evil Intentions – v.2, 5

I saw this in V.2 and just said, my – my. It’s the “Sin Cycle” once again.

Genesis 6:2 – the “sons of God” SAW that the “daughters of man” were attractive (DESIRED). And they TOOK as their wives any they chose. SAW – DESIRED – TOOK.

So the “Sons of God” saw something they perceived to be beautiful in the “Daughters of Man” (which was two conflicting lifestyles or spiritual sides), desired them in their heart and took which ever they wanted. Now I’m gonna spare the gruesome details that was likely going on during this time. But, let’s just say that it was moral decay.

What does sin do to God’s heart and how does He address it? So imagine His heart. Knowing that flesh of His own flesh has brought about devastating heartbrokenness.

1. Evilness Grieves God’s Heart – v.6-7

Sin breaks God’s heart. There is no way around it. That’s why sin had to be dealt with. Sin broke God’s heart even at the event of the Crucifixion of Christ. To the point that He turned away from it. His heart is Sorry, which means distressed for His people.

2. His Spirit will not abide in Evilness – v.3

God is not going to bless sin or be a part of it in your life.

3. God will bring Judgement on Sin – v.7

The great flood is about to come. Judgement will take place. Evil will be destroyed (for a short time) but once and for all at the Triumphant return of Christ. We need to make sure that we, today, are on the right side of Judgement.

I see the evilness that was real in this moment and how it broke God’s heart. But, there is one more truth that I see. It is one we need to look closely at. It’s one that we need to contemplate.

Even in the midst of one of the most evil moments in world history you can remain faithful. You do not have to go with the flow. You do not have to be around bad company that corrupts good character. You do not have to subside to what ever one else is doing because it seems to be popular. You do not have to give in to the deceptions of the enemy, that everything that appears to be beautiful is good. You do not have to grieve God’s heart.

v.8 – Noah found FAVOR – The word favor means Grace. God was going to spare one. One who would listen to people mock him and his God. Critic his ever move. But yet, Noah would remain faithful. God’s Grace would be evident. The “Sin Cycle”, for a time, would soon be broken.

You can remain Faithful. I can remain Faithful. The question is, Will We?