1. 9 marks of a god in a box 1 Samuel 4-6 #1 “A quick fix god”  “it may save them”  we often look to magical formula’s to get what we desire  we want what we want and we want it now  Are you looking to something other than God in your life?

2. 9 marks of a god in a box 1 Samuel 4-6 #2 Holding God Hostage  we often look for something that works and make it most important  we believe that if we do all the right things then we force God’s hand  Are you tempting God or forcing Him work for you?

3. 9 marks of a god in a box 1 Samuel 4-6 #3 Who’s the boss?  somehow we get the idea we are in charge of our lives  we so often know what is best for us and for others … better than God!  Are you working for God …or… is God working for you?

4. 9 marks of a god in a box 1 Samuel 4-6 #4 Actions of an Arrogant Attitude  we think we are greater than God  we can solve our own problems  Is your life characterized by repentance and seeking after God?

5. 9 marks of a god in a box 1 Samuel 4-6 #5 Confusion with right & wrong  we do the right thing the wrong way  we do the right thing for the wrong reason  we put our confidence in the wrong thing  Are you doing the right thing but in the wrong way or for the wrong reason?

6. 9 marks of a god in a box 1 Samuel 4-6 #6 Show God  we often look good outwardly but inwardly we are not grounded in God’s truth and decay from within  we often shout so loud we drown God out  1 Samuel 16:7

7. 9 marks of a god in a box 1 Samuel 4-6 #7 Even they know better  Courage under fire  Persistence  Recognizing the truth  Obedience  What about God has become an idol to you?

8. 9 marks of a god in a box 1 Samuel 4-6 #8 Cover of Tradition  we make religious traditions to cover up or deny the truth  our comfort zone is more important than the truth  What traditions do you hold on to yet you know are not scriptural?

9. 9 marks of a god in a box 1 Samuel 4-6 #9 Problems with submission  Life is all about choices  we choose to submit to what we like …. And become our own God  Are you submitting to God … or are you making God fit your beliefs?

10. 9 marks of a god in a box 1 Samuel 4-6 Application 2 Timothy 3:5  Is God still on the throne of your life?  Is God on the throne of our church’s life?