"Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall." 1 Corinthians 10:12
We must realize that we are all like Israel. God chose this people for absolutely no reason that makes earthly sense. The only reason God chose Israel was of nothing they had done, but purely so that He could show His grace to an undeserving people. God literally gave Israel everything they needed, and what did that stubborn child do? They turned their backs on God time after time. Even though Israel was almost utterly faithless, God remained faithful and preserved a remnant so that they could still receive the promise.
Already justified, but not yet glorified...that's the state of our existence. Like Israel, we quickly fall from any spiritual pedestal we delusionally think we're on and into the Slough of Despond. Sin turns us in on ourselves and clouds our view of the Cross. We are in a constant state of sin and repentance.
We think we stand, and we let our guards down. Apathy defines our spiritual stance because pride boasted in self. Don't forget that you are like Israel.
Verse 12 is followed by this: "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry." Flee is a strong word for a strong truth. Flee temptation that leads to idol worship BECAUSE God has already provided a way out. Unlike Israel, we now have a perfect Advocate.
We will think we stand, but actually fall, on a daily basis. Please don't grow tired of repentance. His forgiveness never tires.
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