Feet of Clay
Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
“So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall” (1 Cor 10:12)
The Israelites started with the hope of reaching a land of milk and honey. Nevertheless God was not pleased with most of them. Only Caleb and Joshua reached the destination. What a negligible percentage! That’s why the Apostle warns us to be extremely careful not to fall. It is in this context we are told that none of our temptations are unusual. Not only that, God is faithful to help us out. But we have the responsibility of finding the way out He provides and flee (v13). Yet many times we fail because we have feet of clay. We are vulnerable. We all need checks and balances to keep us in the proper perspective. The one who confronts us may be our husband or child or anyone for that matter. If our constant prayer is, “Search me, O God, know my heart, try me, wheedle out my wickedness and lead me towards everlasting life,” then we will immediately recognize the voice of God (Psa 139:23).
When I say I am a person of integrity, it does not mean I am sinless. It only means I know of no deliberate sin in me. It means I am clearing up the dirt in me one by one as and when God deals with me. It is going to be a lifelong process. Anytime in this thorny passage I may refuse to listen to God’s voice and take my own route.
Give the freedom to people to tell us, “You are wrong.” Peter followed the Galatians to another gospel, and was called to account by Paul (Gal 2:11-14). David was confronted by Nathan. Both were humble enough to correct themselves and move forward in their spiritual journey, from holiness to holiness to holier still. Bathsheba was not known to be an immoral woman. But when she faced a sudden temptation she tripped and fell.
The one who corrects us may be soft and gentle or angry and rude. Let us not lose the benefit of the revelation of our dirt. “Be alert, be vigilant; because your enemy the devil walks about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour” (1 Pet 5:8). Even a rooster can speak to a spiritually sensitive person.
“To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy — to the only God our Saviour be glory, majesty, power and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and for-evermore! Amen” (Jude 24).vv
Dr. Lilian Stanley
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91 9843511943
lilianstanley@gmail.com
Blessing Youth Mission
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To buy books written by Dr. Lilian Stanley, kindly reach to us in the follwing address
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Feet of Clay
Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
“So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall” (1 Cor 10:12)
The Israelites started with the hope of reaching a land of milk and honey. Nevertheless God was not pleased with most of them. Only Caleb and Joshua reached the destination. What a negligible percentage! That’s why the Apostle warns us to be extremely careful not to fall. It is in this context we are told that none of our temptations are unusual. Not only that, God is faithful to help us out. But we have the responsibility of finding the way out He provides and flee (v13). Yet many times we fail because we have feet of clay. We are vulnerable. We all need checks and balances to keep us in the proper perspective. The one who confronts us may be our husband or child or anyone for that matter. If our constant prayer is, “Search me, O God, know my heart, try me, wheedle out my wickedness and lead me towards everlasting life,” then we will immediately recognize the voice of God (Psa 139:23).
When I say I am a person of integrity, it does not mean I am sinless. It only means I know of no deliberate sin in me. It means I am clearing up the dirt in me one by one as and when God deals with me. It is going to be a lifelong process. Anytime in this thorny passage I may refuse to listen to God’s voice and take my own route.
Give the freedom to people to tell us, “You are wrong.” Peter followed the Galatians to another gospel, and was called to account by Paul (Gal 2:11-14). David was confronted by Nathan. Both were humble enough to correct themselves and move forward in their spiritual journey, from holiness to holiness to holier still. Bathsheba was not known to be an immoral woman. But when she faced a sudden temptation she tripped and fell.
The one who corrects us may be soft and gentle or angry and rude. Let us not lose the benefit of the revelation of our dirt. “Be alert, be vigilant; because your enemy the devil walks about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour” (1 Pet 5:8). Even a rooster can speak to a spiritually sensitive person.
“To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy — to the only God our Saviour be glory, majesty, power and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and for-evermore! Amen” (Jude 24).vv
Dr. Lilian Stanley
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91 9843511943
lilianstanley@gmail.com
Blessing Youth Mission
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91-416-2242943, +91-416-2248943
hq@bymonline.org
www.bymonline.org
Click here for more options
To buy books written by Dr. Lilian Stanley, kindly reach to us in the follwing address
Blessing Literature Centre
21/11 West Coovam River Road,
Chintadripet,
Chennai 600 002, India.
+91-44-28450411, Mob:8806270699
blc@bymonline.org
