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“Get up! Command the people to purify themselves in preparation for tomorrow. For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Hidden among you, O Israel, are things set apart for the LORD. You will never defeat your enemies until you remove these things from among you.”
Joshua 7:13

But Israel violated the instructions about the things set apart for the LORD. A man named Achan had stolen some of these dedicated things, so the LORD was very angry with the Israelites. Achan was the son of Carmi, a descendant of Zimri son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah.
Joshua 7:1

I would hate a terrible sin that I committed written down for all of history to read.

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What we learn about God?

• God expects obedience.
• God punishes disobedience.

What we learn about our theft?

• Stealing from the Lord is not acceptable
• Stealing from the Lord impedes defeat of my enemies.
• Such thoughts should horrify a believer.

Notice what Joshua told them to do:

Consecration means “the separation of oneself from things that are unclean, especially anything that would contaminate one’s relationship with a perfect God.” Consecration also carries the connotation of sanctification, holiness, or purity.
Consecration: Gotguestions.com

If I’m not advancing in my faith, if it seems the enemy has gained ground

Ask the Holy Spirit to:

• search my heart for sin.
• search my heart for theft.

Questions to ask:

• What has He asked me to give up, give away, or forsake?
• Have I claimed glory or taken credit that belongs to God?

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Allow the Holy Spirit to search my heart for thievery. Quicken to His findings.