The Man of God Who Warned Eli. 1 Samuel 2:27–36. Before God raised up Samuel, He sent an unnamed prophet to deliver a final warning to Eli. This man of God stands as one of Scripture’s unsung heroes—an anonymous messenger who carried truth to power. He spoke judgment not from anger, but from faithfulness. His courage reminds us that when corruption festers in God’s house, He still raises up voices who will not stay silent.

Hophni & Phinehas — The Corrupt Sons of Eli. When spiritual authority turns into self-indulgence, faith collapses under hypocrisy. Hophni and Phinehas were born into priestly privilege yet desecrated every sacred trust. They stole from the altar and exploited those serving in the sanctuary. Their story is not just ancient scandal—it’s a timeless indictment of religion without reverence. The fall of Eli’s sons reminds us that holiness cannot be inherited; it must be guarded th

Sons of Belial — The Scandal of Hophni and Phinehas. The fall of Hophni and Phinehas reads like the obituary of a corrupt ministry. They wore priestly garments, spoke priestly words, and presided over holy sacrifices — yet their hearts were profane. The tragedy of Shiloh is not that pagans invaded the sanctuary but that the sanctuary became pagan from within. When worship turns self-serving, even sacred spaces rot.