The Courage to Act

The sermon explored the nature of biblical courage through King Josiah's response to discovering God's Word during temple renovation. We learned that courage isn't cowardice (running from threats) or foolhardiness (rushing ahead without wisdom), but rather doing the right thing, for the right reasons, in the right context. When Josiah heard the Book of the Law, he didn't ignore it or minimize its demands—he tore his robes in repentance and sought the Lord. This teaches us that while physical renovations matter, God's primary desire is to renovate our hearts.